Alfred Tennyson's poem 'Charge of the Light Brigade' was published in 'The Examiner.'
State troopers in Victoria, Australia, killed more than 30 gold miners at the Battle of the Eureka Stockade.
The Battle of Balaclava took place during the Crimean War.
Britain and France defeated Russia during the Battle of Alma, which was the first battle of the Crimean War.
Daniel Halladay patented the self-governing windmill.
Smith and Wesson patented the first metal bullet cartridges.
The plastic shirt collar was patented in the US by Walter Hunt.
The first class of students graduated from the United States Naval Academy.
An earthquake destroyed the city of San Salvador.
