Historical Events
- Jan 5 1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)
- Feb 18 More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar
- Feb 21 1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix", published
- Feb 22 Russia & Persia sign Peace of Turkmantsjai
- Feb 28 Franz Grillparzer's "Ein Treuer Diener" premieres in Vienna
- Mar 24 Philadelphia & Columbia Railway (1st state owned) authorized
- Apr 4 Casparus van Wooden patents chocolate milk powder (Amsterdam)
- Apr 11 Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
- Apr 14 British 18-gun sloop HMS Acorn sinks off Halifax with 115 men aboard
- Apr 14 First American Dictionary: its author Noah Webster registers its copyright for publication
Did You Know?
First American Dictionary: its author Noah Webster registers its copyright for publication
On April 14, 1828
World Leaders in 1828
Arthur Wellesley
1st Duke of Wellington & British Prime Minister
John Quincy Adams
6th US President
Famous People in 1828
Franz Schubert
Composer
Jules Verne
Leo TolstoyWould You Believe?
Frenchman René Caillié is the first non-Muslim to enter Timbuktu, returns to win 10,000 franc prize from Société de Géographie
On April 20, 1828
Famous Weddings
- Feb 25 6th US President John Quincy Adam's son John marries in the White House
Robert Jenkinson