WHAT ALL HAPPENED APRIL TO OCTOBER 1855
Find out what all happened April to October 1855

Visit of Napoleon III to Guildhall, London (19. April 1855)

In Brooklyn, New York City, the first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published. (4. July 1855)

The American adventurer William Walker conquers Nicaragua. (1. June 1855)

The first ascent of Monte Rosa, the second highest summit in the Alps. (1. August 1855)

American Indian Wars: in Nebraska, 700 soldiers under United States General William S. Harney avenge the Grattan Massacre by attacking a Sioux village and killing 100 men, women and children. (3. September 1855)

Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol comes to an end when Russian forces abandon the city. (9. September 1855)

The Portland Rum Riot occurs in Portland, Maine. (2. June 1855)

Signing of the Quinault Treaty: the Quinault and the Quileute cede their land to the United States. (1. July 1855)

Major Henry C. Wayne departs New York aboard the USS Supply to procure camels to establish the U.S. Camel Corps. (4. June 1855)