April 1854

Historical Events in April 1854

Historic Publication

Apr 1 Hard Times begins serialisation in Charles Dickens magazine, "Household Words"

Novelist Charles Dickens — Novelist
Charles Dickens

Music Premiere

Apr 16 Franz Liszt's symphonic poem "Mazeppa" premieres

Composer & Pianist Franz Liszt — Composer & Pianist
Franz Liszt

Apr 16 San Salvador destroyed by earthquake
Apr 16 Steamer "Long Beach" sinks off Long Beach NY, 311 die

Search the world's largest, most accurate site for today in history.