Historical Events
Historic Invention
Samuel Colt patents first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be fired multiple times without reloading
Historic Event
Showman P. T. Barnum exhibits African American slave Joice Heth, claiming she was the 161 year-old nursemaid to George Washington
1836 Highlights
About February 25, 1836
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
