National debt of Britain and Ireland is £765,126,582
National debt of Britain and Ireland is £765,126,582
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1852. This year saw 43 significant events. 7 notable figures were born. 2 notable figures passed away.
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1852 Timeline
National debt of Britain and Ireland is £765,126,582
National debt of Britain and Ireland is £765,126,582
Fugitive slave Frederick Douglass delivers his 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' speech to the Ladies' Anti-Sla
Fugitive slave Frederick Douglass delivers his 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' speech to the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, condemning the celebration as a hypocritical sham
Future US President Rutherford B. Hayes (30) weds teetotaler and abolitionist Lucy Webb (21)
Future US President Rutherford B. Hayes (30) weds teetotaler and abolitionist Lucy Webb (21)
First Chinese immigrants arrive in Hawaii
First Chinese immigrants arrive in Hawaii
British recognize independence of Transvaal (in South Africa)
British recognize independence of Transvaal (in South Africa)
1st British public men's toilet opens in Fleet St, London
1st British public men's toilet opens in Fleet St, London
First British public female toilet opens (Bedford Street, London)
First British public female toilet opens (Bedford Street, London)
Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children, London, admits 1st patient
Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children, London, admits 1st patient
Studebaker Brothers wagon company established - precursor of the automobile manufacturer
Studebaker Brothers wagon company established - precursor of the automobile manufacturer
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Phi Kappa Psi (ΦΚΨ), commonly known as Phi Psi, is an American collegiate social fraternity that was founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania in 1852.
British troopship Birkenhead sinks off South Africa, 458 die, 193 survive
British troopship Birkenhead sinks off South Africa, 458 die, 193 survive
Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton, 1st Earl of Winton, KT, PC (29 September 1812 – 4 October 1861), styled Lord Montgomerie from 1814 to 1819, was a British Conservative...
Dutch telegraph traffic regulated by law
Dutch telegraph traffic regulated by law
Uncle Sam cartoon figure debuts in the New York Lantern Weekly
Uncle Sam cartoon figure debuts in the New York Lantern Weekly
Friedrich Hebbel's tragedy "Agnes Bernauer" premieres in Munich
Friedrich Hebbel's tragedy "Agnes Bernauer" premieres in Munich
Decree regarding streets of Paris passed
Decree regarding streets of Paris passed
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
California Historical Society is founded
The California Historical Society (CHS) was the official historical society of California, until it dissolved and transferred its collections to the Stanford University Libraries in an agreement that...
Second London protocol signed reaffirming Danish federation control of independent Duchies of Holstein, Lauenburg and Sc
Second London protocol signed reaffirming Danish federation control of independent Duchies of Holstein, Lauenburg and Schleswig
Massachusetts rules all school-age children must attend school
Massachusetts rules all school-age children must attend school
Congress authorizes US's 2nd mint (San Francisco, California)
California () is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast.
Fire destroys 1,100 construction sites in Montreal, Canada
Fire destroys 1,100 construction sites in Montreal, Canada
Private John Brown becomes the first interment in the National Cemetery at the Presidio in San Francisco, California
Private John Brown becomes the first interment in the National Cemetery at the Presidio in San Francisco, California
Hottest July in the Netherlands since at least 1783 with an average temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C)
Hottest July in the Netherlands since at least 1783 with an average temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C)
San Francisco Methodists establish Zion Methodist church, the first Black church
San Francisco Methodists establish Zion Methodist church, the first Black church
America's first intercollegiate sporting event takes place when the Harvard heavyweight rowing crew beats Yale by 2 leng
America's first intercollegiate sporting event takes place when the Harvard heavyweight rowing crew beats Yale by 2 lengths over 2 miles on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
Steamer "Atlantic" crossing Lake Erie from Buffalo to Detroit collides with a fishing boat and sinks with 250 aboard
Steamer "Atlantic" crossing Lake Erie from Buffalo to Detroit collides with a fishing boat and sinks with 250 aboard
Tlingit Indians destroy Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory
Tlingit Indians destroy Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory
Anti-Jewish riots break out in Stockholm, Sweden
Anti-Jewish riots break out in Stockholm, Sweden
Olympia Columbian is the first newspaper published north of the Columbia River
Olympia Columbian is the first newspaper published north of the Columbia River
Samuel D Hubbard of Conn takes office as 18th US Postmaster General
Samuel D Hubbard of Conn takes office as 18th US Postmaster General
Henri Giffard, a French engineer, makes the first successful powered and controlled flight of a dirigible using a steam-
Henri Giffard, a French engineer, makes the first successful powered and controlled flight of a dirigible using a steam-powered engine, flying 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes
Australia's oldest university, the University of Sydney, is inaugurated in Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD) is a public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in both Australia and Oceania.
Dutch government recognizes Catholics' right to organize
Dutch government recognizes Catholics' right to organize
Count Camillo Benso di Cavour becomes the prime minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, which soon expands to become Italy
Camillo Paolo Filippo Giulio Benso, Count of Cavour, Isolabella and Leri, generally known as the Count of Cavour or simply Cavour, was an Italian politician, statesman, businessman, economist, and...
Rose Philippine Duchesne dies in St. Charles, Missouri. She would be canonized on July 3, 1988 by Pope John Paul II.
Rose Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ, was a French religious sister and educator whom Pope John Paul II canonized in 1988.
Charles Reade and Tom Taylor's historical comedy play "Masks & Faces" premieres in London
Charles Reade and Tom Taylor's historical comedy play "Masks & Faces" premieres in London
Duke University founded in 1838 as Union Institute, chartered as Normal College
Duke University founded in 1838 as Union Institute, chartered as Normal College
Just past midnight, a sharp jolt likely caused by heavy rains causes Lake Merced, California, to drop 30 feet (9 m)
Just past midnight, a sharp jolt likely caused by heavy rains causes Lake Merced, California, to drop 30 feet (9 m)
Gustav Freytag's comedy play "The Journalists" premieres in Breslau
The Journalists is a comedy in four acts by Gustav Freytag. It was first performed in 1852 and first printed in 1854. It is still regarded as one of the most successful German comedies.
1st Hawaiian Cavalry is organized
1st Hawaiian Cavalry is organized
First Chinese theater opens in the US, the Celestial John in San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 867,567 in 2024.
Emma Snodgrass is arrested in Boston for wearing trousers
Emma Snodgrass is arrested in Boston for wearing trousers
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza is born
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, French italian-french explorer, known for italian-french explorer, was born on 1852-01-26.
Charles Taze Russell is born
Charles Taze Russell, American founder of the bible student movement, known for founder of the bible student movement, was born on 1852-02-16.
Calamity Jane is born
Calamity Jane, American frontierswoman, known for american frontierswoman, was born on 1852-05-01.
Henri Moissan is born
Henri Moissan, French chemist and pharmacist, known for french chemist and pharmacist, was born on 1852-09-28.
Hipólito Yrigoyen is born
Hipólito Yrigoyen is born
William Ramsay is born
William Ramsay, Scottish chemist, known for scottish chemist, was born on 1852-10-02.
Henri Becquerel is born
Henri Becquerel, French experimental physicist, known for french experimental physicist, was born on 1852-12-15.
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen dies
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen navy officer, cartographer, and explorer, known for russian navy officer, cartographer, and explorer, died on 1852-01-25.
Ada Lovelace dies
Ada Lovelace, English mathematician, known for english mathematician, died on 1852-11-27.
Events
Fugitive slave Frederick Douglass delivers his 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' speech to the Ladies' Anti-Sla
Fugitive slave Frederick Douglass delivers his 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' speech to the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, condemning the celebration as a hypocritical sham
Future US President Rutherford B. Hayes (30) weds teetotaler and abolitionist Lucy Webb (21)
Future US President Rutherford B. Hayes (30) weds teetotaler and abolitionist Lucy Webb (21)
First Chinese immigrants arrive in Hawaii
First Chinese immigrants arrive in Hawaii
British recognize independence of Transvaal (in South Africa)
British recognize independence of Transvaal (in South Africa)
1st British public men's toilet opens in Fleet St, London
1st British public men's toilet opens in Fleet St, London
First British public female toilet opens (Bedford Street, London)
First British public female toilet opens (Bedford Street, London)
Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children, London, admits 1st patient
Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children, London, admits 1st patient
Studebaker Brothers wagon company established - precursor of the automobile manufacturer
Studebaker Brothers wagon company established - precursor of the automobile manufacturer
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Phi Kappa Psi (ΦΚΨ), commonly known as Phi Psi, is an American collegiate social fraternity that was founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania in 1852.
British troopship Birkenhead sinks off South Africa, 458 die, 193 survive
British troopship Birkenhead sinks off South Africa, 458 die, 193 survive
Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton, 1st Earl of Winton, KT, PC (29 September 1812 – 4 October 1861), styled Lord Montgomerie from 1814 to 1819, was a British Conservative...
Dutch telegraph traffic regulated by law
Dutch telegraph traffic regulated by law
Uncle Sam cartoon figure debuts in the New York Lantern Weekly
Uncle Sam cartoon figure debuts in the New York Lantern Weekly
Friedrich Hebbel's tragedy "Agnes Bernauer" premieres in Munich
Friedrich Hebbel's tragedy "Agnes Bernauer" premieres in Munich
Decree regarding streets of Paris passed
Decree regarding streets of Paris passed
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
Ohio makes it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day
California Historical Society is founded
The California Historical Society (CHS) was the official historical society of California, until it dissolved and transferred its collections to the Stanford University Libraries in an agreement that...
Second London protocol signed reaffirming Danish federation control of independent Duchies of Holstein, Lauenburg and Sc
Second London protocol signed reaffirming Danish federation control of independent Duchies of Holstein, Lauenburg and Schleswig
Massachusetts rules all school-age children must attend school
Massachusetts rules all school-age children must attend school
Congress authorizes US's 2nd mint (San Francisco, California)
California () is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast.
Fire destroys 1,100 construction sites in Montreal, Canada
Fire destroys 1,100 construction sites in Montreal, Canada
Private John Brown becomes the first interment in the National Cemetery at the Presidio in San Francisco, California
Private John Brown becomes the first interment in the National Cemetery at the Presidio in San Francisco, California
Hottest July in the Netherlands since at least 1783 with an average temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C)
Hottest July in the Netherlands since at least 1783 with an average temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C)
San Francisco Methodists establish Zion Methodist church, the first Black church
San Francisco Methodists establish Zion Methodist church, the first Black church
America's first intercollegiate sporting event takes place when the Harvard heavyweight rowing crew beats Yale by 2 leng
America's first intercollegiate sporting event takes place when the Harvard heavyweight rowing crew beats Yale by 2 lengths over 2 miles on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
Steamer "Atlantic" crossing Lake Erie from Buffalo to Detroit collides with a fishing boat and sinks with 250 aboard
Steamer "Atlantic" crossing Lake Erie from Buffalo to Detroit collides with a fishing boat and sinks with 250 aboard
Tlingit Indians destroy Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory
Tlingit Indians destroy Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory
Anti-Jewish riots break out in Stockholm, Sweden
Anti-Jewish riots break out in Stockholm, Sweden
Olympia Columbian is the first newspaper published north of the Columbia River
Olympia Columbian is the first newspaper published north of the Columbia River
Samuel D Hubbard of Conn takes office as 18th US Postmaster General
Samuel D Hubbard of Conn takes office as 18th US Postmaster General
Henri Giffard, a French engineer, makes the first successful powered and controlled flight of a dirigible using a steam-
Henri Giffard, a French engineer, makes the first successful powered and controlled flight of a dirigible using a steam-powered engine, flying 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes
Australia's oldest university, the University of Sydney, is inaugurated in Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD) is a public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in both Australia and Oceania.
Dutch government recognizes Catholics' right to organize
Dutch government recognizes Catholics' right to organize
Count Camillo Benso di Cavour becomes the prime minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, which soon expands to become Italy
Camillo Paolo Filippo Giulio Benso, Count of Cavour, Isolabella and Leri, generally known as the Count of Cavour or simply Cavour, was an Italian politician, statesman, businessman, economist, and...
Rose Philippine Duchesne dies in St. Charles, Missouri. She would be canonized on July 3, 1988 by Pope John Paul II.
Rose Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ, was a French religious sister and educator whom Pope John Paul II canonized in 1988.
Charles Reade and Tom Taylor's historical comedy play "Masks & Faces" premieres in London
Charles Reade and Tom Taylor's historical comedy play "Masks & Faces" premieres in London
Duke University founded in 1838 as Union Institute, chartered as Normal College
Duke University founded in 1838 as Union Institute, chartered as Normal College
Just past midnight, a sharp jolt likely caused by heavy rains causes Lake Merced, California, to drop 30 feet (9 m)
Just past midnight, a sharp jolt likely caused by heavy rains causes Lake Merced, California, to drop 30 feet (9 m)
Gustav Freytag's comedy play "The Journalists" premieres in Breslau
The Journalists is a comedy in four acts by Gustav Freytag. It was first performed in 1852 and first printed in 1854. It is still regarded as one of the most successful German comedies.
1st Hawaiian Cavalry is organized
1st Hawaiian Cavalry is organized
First Chinese theater opens in the US, the Celestial John in San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 867,567 in 2024.
Emma Snodgrass is arrested in Boston for wearing trousers
Emma Snodgrass is arrested in Boston for wearing trousers
Famous Births
birth
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza is born
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, French italian-french explorer, known for italian-french explorer, was born on 1852-01-26.
birth
Charles Taze Russell is born
Charles Taze Russell, American founder of the bible student movement, known for founder of the bible student movement, was born on 1852-02-16.
birth
Calamity Jane is born
Calamity Jane, American frontierswoman, known for american frontierswoman, was born on 1852-05-01.
birth
Henri Moissan is born
Henri Moissan, French chemist and pharmacist, known for french chemist and pharmacist, was born on 1852-09-28.
birth
Hipólito Yrigoyen is born
Hipólito Yrigoyen is born
birth
William Ramsay is born
William Ramsay, Scottish chemist, known for scottish chemist, was born on 1852-10-02.
birth
Henri Becquerel is born
Henri Becquerel, French experimental physicist, known for french experimental physicist, was born on 1852-12-15.
Notable Deaths
death
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen dies
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen navy officer, cartographer, and explorer, known for russian navy officer, cartographer, and explorer, died on 1852-01-25.
death
Ada Lovelace dies
Ada Lovelace, English mathematician, known for english mathematician, died on 1852-11-27.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1852?
- In 1852, there were 43 significant historical events. Notable events include National debt of Britain and Ireland is £765,126,582, Fugitive slave Frederick Douglass delivers his 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' speech to the Ladies' Anti-Sla, Future US President Rutherford B. Hayes (30) weds teetotaler and abolitionist Lucy Webb (21).
- Who was born in 1852?
- 7 notable figures were born in 1852, including Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza is born, Charles Taze Russell is born, Calamity Jane is born.
- Who died in 1852?
- 2 notable figures passed away in 1852, including Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen dies, Ada Lovelace dies.