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William Henry Jackson
1843Apr, 4

William Henry Jackson

William Henry Jackson, American painter and photographer (d. 1942)
William Henry Jackson (April 14, 1843 – June 30, 1942) was an American photographer, Civil War veteran, painter, and an explorer famous for his images of the American West. He was a great-great nephew of Samuel Wilson, the progenitor of America's national symbol Uncle Sam. He was the great-grandfather of cartoonist Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead comics.

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Events on 1843

  • 11Feb

    I Lombardi alla prima crociata

    Giuseppe Verdi's opera I Lombardi alla prima crociata receives its first performance in Milan, Italy.
  • 16May

    Oregon Trail

    The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail with one thousand pioneers from Elm Grove, Missouri.
  • 17Jun

    New Zealand Wars

    The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place.
  • 19Jul

    SS Great Britain

    Brunel's steamship the SS Great Britain is launched, becoming the first ocean-going craft with an iron hull and screw propeller, becoming the largest vessel afloat in the world.
  • 21Sep

    Strait of Magellan

    John Williams Wilson takes possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the newly independent Chilean government.