WHAT ALL HAPPENED APRIL TO OCTOBER 1852
Find out what all happened April to October 1852

The University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university, is inaugurated in Sydney. (11. October 1852)

Congress establishes the United States' 2nd mint in San Francisco. (3. July 1852)

The Philippine peso is introduced into circulation. (1. May 1852)

Harvard University wins the first Boat Race between Yale University and Harvard. The race is also the first American intercollegiate athletic event (3. August 1852)

The State of Buenos Aires secedes from the Argentine Federal government, rejoining on 17 September 17, 1861. Several places are named Once de Septiembre after this event. (11. September 1852)

Tlingit Indians destroy Fort Selkirk, Yukon Territory. (21. August 1852)

Jenny Lind left New York after her wildly successful two-year American tour. (29. May 1852)

The first airship powered by (a steam) engine, created by Henri Giffard, travels 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes. (24. September 1852)