Timeline of Events From 1840 to 1850 - ThoughtCo
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WEBUpdated on July 03, 2019. The years from 1840 to 1850 were marked by war, political changes, a gold rush in California, and many other important events in America and around the world. 1840. January 10: Penny postage was introduced in Britain. January 13: In a shocking maritime disaster, the steamship Lexington burned and sank in Long Island Sound.
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