1845
Irish Potato Blight
A water mold blown in on the Atlantic wind rotted the Irish potato crop in the fields.
Texas Annexed
After nine years as an independent republic, Texas joined the United States as the twenty-eighth state.
Anglo-Sikh War Begins
After Ranjit Singh's death, his Sikh Empire collapsed into court intrigue and the Khalsa army crossed the Sutlej looking for a fight.
Franklin Expedition Vanishes
Sir John Franklin sailed from England with two ships, Erebus and Terror, and 128 men to find the Northwest Passage.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1845?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1845. The most significant is Irish Potato Blight: A water mold blown in on the Atlantic wind rotted the Irish potato crop in the fields. By winter, whole parishes were eating seaweed.
What era was 1845 part of?
1845 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1845?
The events from 1845 span Europe, North America and South Asia.