- Venice surrenders to the Austrians after nearly a year of
siege. Hungary declared a republic; her forces crushed by the
- Russians in aid of Austria.
- Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein at war. A German confederation established.
- "LIVINGSTONE'S AFRICAN DISCOVERIES."
- The Punjab annexed to British India.
1850 - Death of President Taylor.
- Congress passes the Clay compromise measures admitting California as a free State, but compelling the return of fugitive slaves by the North.
- Tai-ping rebellion begins in China.
1851 - First great world's fair in the Crystal Palace, London.