A deadly cyclone struck east India killing over 300,000 people and destroying 20,000 ships.
The last bull run in Britain was held at Stamford.
King Kamehameha III of Hawaii signed the Declaration of Rights, which was a significant movement away from the country's 'ancient ways.'
The UK had its first Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
Charles Darwin was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society for his revolutionary role in developing science.
Indian Assam Tea was brought to the United Kingdom for the very first time.
The French Academy of Science announced the first-ever photograph.
The Moon was photographed for the first time.
