May 4 The Cornwall Railway opens across the Royal Albert Bridge linking the counties of Devon and Cornwall in England. May 17 Australian Rules Football first 'laws of the game' published May 31 Philadelphia A's organize to play "town ball" became baseball 20 years later Apr 1859 Historical Events by Year Jun 1859 Famous People Who Were Authors Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies
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