WHAT ALL HAPPENED JANUARY TO FEBRUARY 1847
Find out what all happened January to February 1847

Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government. (4. January 1847)

The world's first "Mercy" Hospital is founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by the Sisters of Mercy, the name will go on to grace over 30 major hospitals throughout the world. (1. January 1847)

Mexican–American War: Battle of Buena Vista – In Mexico, American troops under future president General Zachary Taylor defeat Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. (23. February 1847)

John C. Frémont is appointed Governor of the new California Territory. (16. January 1847)

Yerba Buena, California is renamed San Francisco. (30. January 1847)

Mexican–American War: The Battle of Buena Vista – 5,000 American troops defeat 15,000 Mexicans. (22. February 1847)

The Treaty of Cahuenga ends the Mexican–American War in California. (13. January 1847)

The first group of rescuers reaches the Donner Party. (19. February 1847)