Births on September 18

Richard With

Born on September 18, 1846

Richard With, Norwegian captain, businessman, and politician, founded Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab (d. 1930)

Richard Bernhard With (18 September 1846 – 9 February 1930) was a Norwegian ship captain, businessman and politician for the Liberal Left Party. He is known as the founder of the shipping companies Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab and Hurtigruten.

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Events on 1846

11 May

Mexican-American War
President James K. Polk asked for a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War. It is approved on May 13.
7 Jul

Conquest of California
American troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the conquest of California.
10 Sep

Sewing machine
Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine.
24 Sep

Zachary Taylor
Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey.
16 Oct

Ether Dome
William T. G. Morton first demonstrated ether anesthesia at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the Ether Dome.

Births on September 18

Richard With

Born on September 18, 1846

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Events on 1846

Mexican-American War

Conquest of California

Sewing machine

Zachary Taylor

Ether Dome