Historical Events
Expansion into the West
US President James K. Polk announces to Congress that the United States should aggressively expand into the West, a widely held belief termed "manifest destiny" by newspaper editor John O'Sullivan
Famous Deaths
- Johann "Giovanni" Simon Mayr, German composer and music director (Cathedral of Bergamo, 1802-45), dies at 82
Died in 1845 1845 Highlights
About December 2, 1845
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
