December1832

Historical Events in December 1832

Dec 4 French army begins bombing citadel of Antwerp

Election of Interest

Dec 5 Andrew Jackson re-elected US President after defeating Henry Clay

Andrew Jackson — US President & General Andrew Jackson

Henry Clay — Legislator and Orator Henry Clay

Historic Event

Dec 18 HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin aboard reaches Tierra del Fuego for the first time

Charles Darwin — Naturalist Charles Darwin

Dec 23 Dutch troops in Antwerp surrender
Dec 24 1st US Negro hospital founded by whites chartered, Savannah, Georgia
Dec 24 HMS Beagle anchors in Wigwam Bay at Cape Receiver

Historic Event

Dec 28 John C. Calhoun becomes 1st VP to resign (differences with President Jackson)

John C. Calhoun — US Vice President John C. Calhoun

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