What Happened In June 1855 In History

Historical Events for June, 1855

• 1st » The United States e.g American adventurer William Walker (filibuster) called William Walker conquers Nicaragua.
• 2nd » The Portland Rum Riot occurs in Portland, Maine.
• 4th » Major Henry C. Wayne departs New York City New York aboard the USS Supply 1846 6 to procure camels to establish the U.S. Camel Corps.

Famous Birthdays on June in 1855

• 3rd » Thecla Åhlander, Swedish actress (d. 1925)
• 8th » George Charles Haité, English painter and illustrator (d.1924)
• 14th » Robert M. La Follette, Sr., American politician, 20th Governor of Wisconsin (d. 1925)
• 20th » Richard Lodge, English historian and academic (d. 1936)

Famous Deaths for June 1855

• 29th » John Gorrie, American physician and humanitarian (b. 1803)

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