As of the start of 1858, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

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On June 16, 1858, newly nominated senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln addresses the Illinois Republican Convention in Springfield and warns that the nation faces a crisis that could destroy the...

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Events from the year 1858 in the United States. President: James Buchanan (D-PA) Vice President: John C. Breckinridge (D-KY) Chief Justice: Roger B. Taney (MD) Speaker of the House of …

1858 in History January 1 Canada begins using decimal currency system January 14 French Emperor Napoleon III escapes attempt on his life by Felice Orsini, an Italian patriot who was later executed …

A momentous event in Catholic faith occurred on February 11th, 1858, as the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to a young peasant girl, St. Bernadette Soubirous, in Lourdes, France, sparking a series of …

September 1 – 2 – ' Staten Island Quarantine War '. September 14 –Fordyce Beals patents his six shooter revolver which will be produced by E. Remington & Sons of Ilion, New York as the …