Historical Events
Historic Invention
Samuel Colt patents first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be fired multiple times without reloading
Samuel Colt
Event of Interest
Showman P. T. Barnum exhibits African American slave Joice Heth, claiming she was the 161 year-old nursemaid to George Washington
P. T. Barnum
1836 Highlights
About February 25, 1836
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 185 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
