1828
Jackson Elected
Andrew Jackson, the hero of New Orleans, beat John Quincy Adams in a campaign so filthy both candidates' wives were dragged through it.
Treaty of Turkmenchay
After a crushing Russian advance into the Caucasus, the Persian Qajars signed away their last claims on what is now Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Shaka Assassinated
The Zulu king, increasingly erratic since his mother's death, was stabbed near his kraal at Dukuza by his half-brothers Dingane and Mhlangana.
Uruguay Independent
After three years of British-mediated negotiation, Argentina and Brazil agreed to recognize the Banda Oriental as a buffer state between them, to be called…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1828?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1828. The most significant is Jackson Elected: Andrew Jackson, the hero of New Orleans, beat John Quincy Adams in a campaign so filthy both candidates' wives were dragged through it.
What era was 1828 part of?
1828 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1828?
The events from 1828 span North America, Middle East, Africa and South America.