December1849

Historical Events in December 1849

Historic Event

Dec 6 Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery in Maryland for the 2nd and final time

Harriet Tubman — Abolitionist Harriet Tubman

Music Premiere

Dec 8 Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Luisa Miller" premieres in Naples

Giuseppe Verdi — Composer Giuseppe Verdi

Dec 14 1st chamber music group in US gives their 1st concert in Boston
Dec 18 William Bond obtains 1st photograph of Moon through a telescope
Dec 21 1st US skating club formed (Philadelphia)

Historic Event

Dec 22 The execution of Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky by firing squad is called off at the last second

Fyodor Dostoyevsky — Novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Dec 24 First great fire of early San Francisco starts east side of the Plaza, first of great seven fires in 2 years
Dec 28 M Jolly-Bellin discovers dry-cleaning, he accidentally upset lamp containing turpentine & oil on his clothing & sees cleaning effect

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