Births on May 11

Walter Goodman

Born on May 11, 1838

Walter Goodman, English painter, illustrator, and author (d. 1912)

Walter Goodman may refer to:

Walter Goodman (artist) (1838–1912), English painter, illustrator, and writer

Walter Goodman (critic) (1927–2002), American journalist and writer

Walter Goodman (cricketer) (1872–1910), Barbadian cricketer

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Events on 1838

6 Jan

Telegraphy
Alfred Vail demonstrates a telegraph system using dots and dashes (this is the forerunner of Morse code).
28 Jun

Queen Victoria
Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
18 Aug

Puget Sound
The Wilkes Expedition, which would explore the Puget Sound and Antarctica, weighs anchor at Hampton Roads.
3 Sep

Frederick Douglass
Future abolitionist Frederick Douglass escapes from slavery.
27 Oct

Extermination Order (Mormonism)
Missouri governor Lilburn Boggs issues the Extermination Order, which orders all Mormons to leave the state or be exterminated.

Births on May 11

Walter Goodman

Born on May 11, 1838

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Events on 1838

Telegraphy

Queen Victoria

Puget Sound

Frederick Douglass

Extermination Order (Mormonism)