William Babcock Hazen, American general (d. 1887)
William Babcock Hazen (September 27, 1830 – January 16, 1887) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Indian Wars, as a Union general in the American Civil War, and as Chief Signal Officer of the U.S. Army. His most famous service was defending "Hell's Half Acre" at the Battle of Stones River in 1862, and seizing Fort McAllister, Georgia, in December 1864, which allowed William Sherman to capture Savannah at the end of his March to the Sea.
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- 6Apr
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.