Historical Events NY State creates a Board of Commissioners of Emigration 1847 Highlights About May 4, 1847 Day of the Week: TuesdayHow Long Ago? 177 years Leap Year: No Star Sign: Taurus Apr 30, 1847 Dates in History May 7, 1847 What Happened in 1847 Thomas Edison, The ‘Invention Factory’ WizardFebruary 11, 1847 First Photo of Lightning?June 18, 1847 First Faltering Steps of Jane EyreAugust 15, 1847 Jesse James – Hero or Cold Killer?September 5, 1847
