Jan 8 Dr John A Veatch discovers borax, Tuscan Springs, California Jan 23 Steamer Pacific, leaves Liverpool on final voyage (lost at sea, 186 on board) Jan 25 Battle of Seattle; skirmish between settlers & Indians Jan 29 Victoria Cross established to acknowledge valour in the face of the enemy (United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries) Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1855 Historical Events by Year 1857