Newman, John Henry, Cardinal, 1801-1890

Events in Newman's life	Events in the UK	Events in the wider world
Vatican Council adjourned due to the seizure of the Papal States. Declaration of Papal Infallibility. Publication of 'An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent'.	Death of Charles Dickens.	Third French Republic proclaimed. YMCA established in New York. Construction begins on the Brooklyn Bridge, New York. Rome annexed by Italy, surrender of Pope Pius IX to King Victor Emmanuel ending the reign of the Papal States. Federal holidays Act passed in America.