What Happened in 1820

Major Events

  • Feb 6 1st organized emigration of blacks back to Africa (NY to Sierra Leone)
  • Feb 6 First 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society start a settlement in present-day Liberia
  • Feb 6 US population announced at 9,638,453, African Americans 1,771,656 (18.4%)
  • Feb 23 Cato Street conspiracy uncovered, attempt to murder British Prime Minister Earl of Liverpool and Government Ministers
  • Mar 3 Missouri Compromise passes, allowing Missouri to join the United States despite slavery still being legal there.
  • Mar 5 Dutch city of Leeuwarden forbids Jews to go to synagogues on Sundays
  • Mar 9 -11) Philippines chases out foreigners; about 125 die
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Did You Know?

The famous ancient Greek statue, Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Milos

April 8, 1820


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Fun Fact About 1820

Missouri imposes a $1 bachelor tax on unmarried men aged between 21 & 50

December 20, 1820


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Famous Weddings in 1820

  • Mar 8 5th US President James Monroe's daughter Maria is the first child of a President to marry in the White House
  • Jul 14 British PM Robert Peel (32) weds Sir John Floyd's daughter Julia at St George's, Hanover Square in London