WHAT HAPPENED IN 1859.
Look what happened the 1859.
A geomagnetic storm causes the Aurora Borealis to shine so brightly that it is seen clearly over parts of USA, Europe, and even as far away as Japan. (28. August 1859)
A solar super storm affects electrical telegraph service. (2. September 1859)
Joshua A. Norton declares himself "Emperor Norton I" of the United States. (17. September 1859)
John Brown leads a raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. (16. October 1859)
Spain declares war on Morocco. (22. October 1859)
The Royal Charter is wrecked on the coast of Anglesey, north Wales with 459 dead. (26. October 1859)
The current Cape Lookout, North Carolina, lighthouse is lit for the first time. Its first-order Fresnel lens can be seen for about 19 miles (31 km) in good conditions. (1. November 1859)
The first modern revival of the Olympic Games takes place in Athens, Greece. (15. November 1859)
Charles Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species, the anniversary of which is sometimes called "Evolution Day" (24. November 1859)
Militant abolitionist leader John Brown is hanged for his October 16 raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. (2. December 1859)
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