November 4 – 1840 United States presidential election: William Henry Harrison defeats Martin Van Buren in a landslide. December 7 – David Livingstone leaves Britain for Africa. December …

January 19, 1840 - Antarctica is claimed for the United States when Captain Charles Wilkes circumnavigates the continent and claims Wilkes Land for the nation. June 1, 1840 - The …

Historical events from year 1840. Learn about 48 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1840 or search by date or keyword.

Jan 4, 2025 · William Henry Harrison, a member of the Whig party, defeated Martin Van Buren, the incumbent President of the United States, in a highly contested election. Harrison was a …

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. During an exploring expedition, Captain Charles Wilkes …

Jan 3, 2017 · What happened in the year 1840 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1840.

Over the twenty years between 1820 and 1840 the daily lives of most Americans have improved steadily, with the exceptions of those enslaved in the South and the dispossessed native …

Summer/Fall: The 1840 presidential campaign was the first to prominently feature songs and slogans. William Henry Harrison won the presidency thanks to his "Log Cabin and Hard Cider" …

The 1840s (pronounced "eighteen-forties") was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1, 1840, and ended on December 31, 1849. The decade was noted in Europe for …

What happened and who was famous in 1840? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1840.