1843
Ada Lovelace's Notes Published
Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, published her translation of an Italian article on Babbage's Analytical Engine, appending notes three times the length…
Ether Anesthesia Glimpsed
In Rochester, a country doctor named Crawford Long used ether to remove a tumor from a friend's neck without pain.
Britain Annexes Sindh
Sir Charles Napier, defying his orders, conquered the lower Indus valley and reported home with the single Latin word "Peccavi" - "I have sinned."
Maori Wairau Incident
In the South Island of New Zealand, an attempt by British settlers to arrest Chief Te Rauparaha over a disputed land claim ended in a firefight that killed…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1843?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1843. The most significant is Ada Lovelace's Notes Published.
What era was 1843 part of?
1843 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1843?
The events from 1843 span Europe, North America, South Asia and Oceania.