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Cambridge Chronicle
1846May, 7

The Cambridge Chronicle, America's oldest surviving weekly newspaper, is published for the first time in Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Cambridge Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that serves Cambridge, Massachusetts. The newspaper was founded by Andrew Reid in May 1846 and is the oldest weekly newspaper in the United States. Owned by Gannett, it serves 18% of Cambridge's households.

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Events on 1846

  • 11May

    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.
  • 7Jul

    Conquest of California

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

    Sewing machine

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

    Zachary Taylor

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

    Ether Dome

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