About the history of the United States in 1859, Oregon becomes a state, John Brown leads an attack on Harpers Ferry, the country moves closer to Civil War. 1859 --Harriet Beecher Stowe accepted an invitation to dine at the Atlantic Club on the stipulation that no wine be served.

Nov 02, 2017 · Nov 2 American abolitionist John Brown found guilty of murder, inciting slaves to revolt, and treason against the Virginia Territory during his raid of Harpers Ferry Armory, and sentenced to hang; Nov 12 Jules Leotard performs 1st Flying Trapeze circus act (Paris) He also designed garment that bears his name

Historical Events for the Year 1859. 24th January » Political and state union of Moldavia and Wallachia; Alexandru Ioan Cuza is elected as Domnitor in both United Principalities called Principalities. 4th February » The Codex Sinaiticus is discovered in Egypt. 5th February » Wallachia and Moldavia are united under Alexander John Cuza as the ...

1859 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar, the 1859th year of the Common Era and Anno Domini designations, the 859th year of the 2nd millennium, the 59th year of the 19th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1850s decade. As of the start of 1859, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days …