- Opening of St George's, Southwark by Wiseman. This will become Southwark Cathedral.
- The Ramber enters production, published by Sir John Acton and John Mores Cape.
- Publication of 'Loss & Gain'.
- Erection of the English Oratory.
| - Public Health Act passed.
| - The US annexes New Mexico.
- French Revolution, King Louis Philipee abdicates and the Second Republic established.
- The Communist Manifesto is published by Marx and Engels.
- California Gold Rush begins.
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