6th US President John Quincy Adam's son John marries in the White House
John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth president of the United States, serving from 1825 to 1829.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1828. This year saw 22 significant events. 3 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1828 Timeline
6th US President John Quincy Adam's son John marries in the White House
John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth president of the United States, serving from 1825 to 1829.
1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)
1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)
More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar
More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar
1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix", published
1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix", published
Russia and Persia sign the Peace of Turkmantsjai
Russia and Persia sign the Peace of Turkmantsjai
Franz Grillparzer's "Ein Treuer Diener" premieres in Vienna
Franz Grillparzer's "Ein Treuer Diener" premieres in Vienna
Philadelphia & Columbia Railway is authorized, the first state owned railway
Philadelphia & Columbia Railway is authorized, the first state owned railway
Casparus van Wooden patents chocolate milk powder in Amsterdam
Casparus van Wooden patents chocolate milk powder in Amsterdam
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
British 18-gun sloop HMS Acorn sinks off Halifax with 115 men aboard
British 18-gun sloop HMS Acorn sinks off Halifax with 115 men aboard
Frenchman René Caillié is the first non-Muslim to enter Timbuktu and returns to win a 10,000 franc prize from the Sociét
Frenchman René Caillié is the first non-Muslim to enter Timbuktu and returns to win a 10,000 franc prize from the Société de Géographie
Russia declares war on Turkey to support Greece's independence
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
Zoological Gardens at Regent's Park in London opens
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a charity and organization devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It was founded in 1826.
Mysterious feral child Kaspar Hauser is discovered wandering the streets of Nuremberg
Mysterious feral child Kaspar Hauser is discovered wandering the streets of Nuremberg
Construction begins on B & O (Baltimore-Ohio) 1st US passenger RR
Construction begins on B & O (Baltimore-Ohio) 1st US passenger RR
England's Bolton and Leigh Railway opens to freight traffic
The Bolton and Leigh Railway (B&LR) was the first public railway in Lancashire. It opened for goods on 1 August 1828, and thus preceded the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR) by two years.
Dutch army captures Fort Du Bus in New Guinea
Dutch army captures Fort Du Bus in New Guinea
Russian Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Akhaltsikhe in modern-day Georgia
Russian Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Akhaltsikhe in modern-day Georgia
The Greek city of Patras is liberated by the French expeditionary force in Peloponnese under General Maison
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
St Katharine Docks opens in London, England
St Katharine Docks is a former dock in the St. Katharine's and Wapping ward of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Edinburgh-based body snatchers William Burke and William Hare are exposed for murdering 16 people and selling the corpse
Edinburgh-based body snatchers William Burke and William Hare are exposed for murdering 16 people and selling the corpses to medical schools [1]
6.8 earthquake strikes Echigo, Japan, 30,000 people are killed
6.8 earthquake strikes Echigo, Japan, 30,000 people are killed
Jules Verne is born
Jules Verne, French writer, known for french writer, was born on 1828-02-08. Jules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright.
Henrik Ibsen is born
Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright, known for norwegian playwright, was born on 1828-03-20. Henrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright.
Leo Tolstoy is born
Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer, known for russian writer, was born on 1828-09-09. Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoyɪvʲɪtɕ tɐlˈstoj] ; 9 September [O.S. 28 August] 1828 – 20 November [O.S.
Robert Jenkinson dies
Robert Jenkinson dies
Events
1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)
1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)
More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar
More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar
1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix", published
1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix", published
Russia and Persia sign the Peace of Turkmantsjai
Russia and Persia sign the Peace of Turkmantsjai
Franz Grillparzer's "Ein Treuer Diener" premieres in Vienna
Franz Grillparzer's "Ein Treuer Diener" premieres in Vienna
Philadelphia & Columbia Railway is authorized, the first state owned railway
Philadelphia & Columbia Railway is authorized, the first state owned railway
Casparus van Wooden patents chocolate milk powder in Amsterdam
Casparus van Wooden patents chocolate milk powder in Amsterdam
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Foundation of Bahia Blanca, Argentina
British 18-gun sloop HMS Acorn sinks off Halifax with 115 men aboard
British 18-gun sloop HMS Acorn sinks off Halifax with 115 men aboard
Frenchman René Caillié is the first non-Muslim to enter Timbuktu and returns to win a 10,000 franc prize from the Sociét
Frenchman René Caillié is the first non-Muslim to enter Timbuktu and returns to win a 10,000 franc prize from the Société de Géographie
Russia declares war on Turkey to support Greece's independence
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
Zoological Gardens at Regent's Park in London opens
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a charity and organization devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It was founded in 1826.
Mysterious feral child Kaspar Hauser is discovered wandering the streets of Nuremberg
Mysterious feral child Kaspar Hauser is discovered wandering the streets of Nuremberg
Construction begins on B & O (Baltimore-Ohio) 1st US passenger RR
Construction begins on B & O (Baltimore-Ohio) 1st US passenger RR
England's Bolton and Leigh Railway opens to freight traffic
The Bolton and Leigh Railway (B&LR) was the first public railway in Lancashire. It opened for goods on 1 August 1828, and thus preceded the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR) by two years.
Dutch army captures Fort Du Bus in New Guinea
Dutch army captures Fort Du Bus in New Guinea
Russian Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Akhaltsikhe in modern-day Georgia
Russian Empire defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Akhaltsikhe in modern-day Georgia
The Greek city of Patras is liberated by the French expeditionary force in Peloponnese under General Maison
The Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution or the Greek Revolution of 1821, was a successful war of independence fought by Greek revolutionaries against the Ottoman Empire from...
St Katharine Docks opens in London, England
St Katharine Docks is a former dock in the St. Katharine's and Wapping ward of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Edinburgh-based body snatchers William Burke and William Hare are exposed for murdering 16 people and selling the corpse
Edinburgh-based body snatchers William Burke and William Hare are exposed for murdering 16 people and selling the corpses to medical schools [1]
6.8 earthquake strikes Echigo, Japan, 30,000 people are killed
6.8 earthquake strikes Echigo, Japan, 30,000 people are killed
Famous Births
birth
Jules Verne is born
Jules Verne, French writer, known for french writer, was born on 1828-02-08. Jules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright.
birth
Henrik Ibsen is born
Henrik Ibsen, Norwegian playwright, known for norwegian playwright, was born on 1828-03-20. Henrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright.
birth
Leo Tolstoy is born
Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer, known for russian writer, was born on 1828-09-09. Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoyɪvʲɪtɕ tɐlˈstoj] ; 9 September [O.S. 28 August] 1828 – 20 November [O.S.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1828?
- In 1828, there were 22 significant historical events. Notable events include 6th US President John Quincy Adam's son John marries in the White House, 1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad), More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar.
- Who was born in 1828?
- 3 notable figures were born in 1828, including Jules Verne is born, Henrik Ibsen is born, Leo Tolstoy is born.
- Who died in 1828?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1828, including Robert Jenkinson dies.