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History of 1852

During the year of 1852 the following events have happened in our world's history.

January 03, 1852 - 1st Chinese arrive in Hawaii
January 17, 1852 - British recognize independence of Transvaal (in South Africa)
March 13, 1852 - Uncle Sam debuts in NY Lantern
March 20, 1852 - Harriet Beecher Stowe's `Uncle Tom's Cabin -' published
April 19, 1852 - California Historical Society founded.
July 23, 1852 - 1st interment in US National Cemetary at Presidio
August 01, 1852 - SF Methodists establish 1st black church Zion Methodist
September 11, 1852 - Olympia Columbian is 1st newspaper published north of Columbia R.
September 24, 1852 - a new invention the dirigible is demonstrated
November 23, 1852 - just past midnight a sharp jolt causes Lake Merced to drop 30 feet
December 02, 1852 - French monarchy restored; Louis Napoleon becomes emperor
December 17, 1852 - 1st Hawaiian cavalry organized
December 31, 1852 - Future Pres & Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes marry