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William Sprague IV
1830Sep, 12

William Sprague IV

William Sprague, American businessman and politician, 27th Governor of Rhode Island (d. 1915)
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830 – September 11, 1915) was the 27th Governor of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863 to 1875. He participated in the First Battle of Bull Run during the American Civil War while he was a sitting Governor.

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    Latter Day Saint movement

    Church of Christ, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement, is organized by Joseph Smith and others at either Fayette or Manchester, New York.
  • 13May

    Gran Colombia

    Ecuador gains its independence from Gran Colombia.
  • 28May

    Indian Removal Act

    U.S. President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act which relocates Native Americans.
  • 14Jun

    Invasion of Algiers in 1830

    Beginning of the French colonization of Algeria: Thirty-four thousand French soldiers begin their invasion of Algiers, landing 27 kilometers west at Sidi Fredj.
  • 2Aug

    Henri, Count of Chambord

    Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri.