The romantic comedic opera 'Marta' premiered in Vienna by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges.
The English writer Charlotte Bronte's novel 'Jane Eyre' was published by Smith, Elder & Co.
Brigham Young and 148 Mormon pioneers entered Salt Lake Valley and founded Salt Lake City.
The first US postage stamps were issued.
Telegraph wires linked new York and Boston.
The American Medical Association was formed.
The Death Penalty was abolished in the state of Michigan, except for treason.
