Births on March 24

Thomas Spencer Baynes, English philosopher and critic (d. 1887)

Thomas Spencer Baynes (24 March 1823 – 31 May 1887) was an English philosopher.

2 Jul

Portuguese rule in Brazil
Bahia Independence Day: The end of Portuguese rule in Brazil, with the final defeat of the Portuguese crown loyalists in the province of Bahia.
24 Jul

Chile
Slavery is abolished in Chile.
22 Sep

Golden plates
Joseph Smith states he found the golden plates on this date after being directed by God through the Angel Moroni to the place where they were buried.
12 Oct

Raincoat
Charles Macintosh of Scotland sells the first raincoat.