On This Day

Historical Events in September 1838

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Sep 3 Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery disguised as a sailor

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Abolitionist
Frederick Douglass
  • Sep 5 Central Museum opens in Utrecht Netherlands
  • Sep 10 Hector Berlioz' opera "Benvenuto Cellini" premieres in Paris
  • Sep 18 Anti-Corn Law League established by Richard Cobden
  • Sep 19 Ephraim Morris patents railroad brake
  • Sep 24 Anti-Corn-Law League forms to repeal English Corn Law

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