1842 - Indian WarsThe Indian Wars were a series of long-running conflicts between the government and military (regular and irregular) of the United States and the Native American peoples of North America. However, the name is misleading as it suggests that the Native Ameri: Second Seminole WarThe Seminole Wars were three wars or conflicts in Florida between the Seminole Native American tribe and the United States. The First Seminole War was from 1817 to 1818; the Second Seminole War from 1835 to 1842; and the Third Seminole War from 1855 to 18 ends, with the Seminoles forced from FloridaFlorida is a southern state in the United States. It is known as the Sunshine State. Florida" is a Spanish adjective which means "flowery". It was discovered by Spanish explorers during the Easter season, which is called Pascua Florida in Spanish. Postal to OklahomaOklahoma ( In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Sooner State Other U. States Capital Oklahoma City Largest City Oklahoma City Governor Brad Henry Area Total Land Water % water Ranked 20th 181,196 km² 178,023 km² 3,173 km² 1. 8% Population Total ( 2000)
18481848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). Events Sri Lanka The Revolution of 1848 (qv. a series of widespread but failed struggles for more liberal governments, from Brazil to Hungary. January 24 California gold rush: Jame - Oregon TerritoryOregon Territory, as originally organized, in 1848 Oregon Territory (blue) with Washington Territory (green) in 1853 State of Oregon (blue) with Washington Territory (green) in 1859 The Oregon Territory is the name applied both to the unorganized Oregon C organized by Act of CongressThe United States Congress is the legislative branch of the United States federal government. The structure and responsibilities of Congress are defined in Article One of the United States Constitution. The United States Congress is bicameral, meaning tha
1880Events January 1 Construction of the Panama Canal begins February 2 The first electric streetlight is installed in Wabash, Indiana February 13 Thomas Edison becomes the second person to observe the Edison Effect. February 17 Bomb explodes in Winter Palace - Cologne Cathedral, the most famous landmark in Cologne, Germany, completed
1893 - France introduces motor vehicle registration
1933 - Loggers cause a forest fire in the Coast Range of Oregon, later known as the first forest fire of the Tillamook Burn. It is extinguished on September 5, after destroying 240,000 acres (970 km²) .
1935 - Social Security Act passed, creating a government pension system for the retired