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Historical Events in February 1849

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  • Feb 4 University of Wisconsin begins in 1 room with 20 students
  • Feb 8 New Roman Republic established in Italy
  • Feb 9 Roman Republic declared in Rome replacing following flight of Pope Pius IX

Oldest Photo of a Serving US President

Feb 14 In New York City, James Knox Polk becomes first serving US President to have his photograph taken (by Matthew Brady).

James K. Polk, in a restored 1849 daguerrotype that is the oldest image of a serving American president
  • Feb 18 1st regular steamboat service to California starts (or 02/28)
  • Feb 28 11th Grand National: Tom Cunningham wins aboard 20/1 Peter Simple; 2nd consecutive year there are 3 equine fatalities during the race

Discovery of Gold in California

Feb 28 1st boat load of gold rush prospectors arrives in San Francisco from the east coast

First gold nugget discovered in California



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