1841
Elphinstone's Catastrophe
The British army of Kabul - sixteen thousand souls, most of them camp followers - set out to march through the snows of the Khyber passes under a promise…
Britain Claims Hong Kong
Captain Elliot and Chinese official Qishan agreed, in a preliminary convention during the First Opium War, to cede Hong Kong Island to Britain.
Harrison Dies in Office
The ninth president of the United States caught cold at his long, hatless inauguration, developed pneumonia, and died thirty-one days later.
Whig Party Collapse
After John Tyler vetoed two bank bills favored by his Whig party, his entire cabinet resigned except for Daniel Webster.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1841?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1841. The most significant is Elphinstone's Catastrophe.
What era was 1841 part of?
1841 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1841?
The events from 1841 span Central Asia, East Asia and North America.