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La Fayette Grover
1823Nov, 29

La Fayette Grover

La Fayette Grover, American lawyer and politician, 4th Governor of Oregon (d. 1911)
La Fayette Grover (November 29, 1823 – May 10, 1911) was a Democratic politician and lawyer from the U.S. state of Oregon. He was the fourth Governor of Oregon, represented Oregon in the United States House of Representatives, and served one term in the United States Senate.

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    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.
  • 24Jul

    Chile

    Slavery is abolished in Chile.
  • 24Jul

    Battle of Lake Maracaibo

    In Maracaibo, Venezuela the naval Battle of Lake Maracaibo takes place, where Admiral José Prudencio Padilla, defeats the Spanish Navy, thus culminating the independence for the Gran Colombia.
  • 22Sep

    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.
  • 12Oct

    Raincoat

    Charles Macintosh of Scotland sells the first raincoat.