April 6
April 6
Black Hawk War begins
Determined to resist the growing presence of Anglo settlers on traditional tribal lands, the Sauk warrior Black Hawk is drawn into war with the United States. Called Ma‑ka‑tai‑me‑she‑kia‑kiak by his…
A Year In History: 1832
This Year in History:
1832
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
July 25
July 25
The first railroad accident
The first recorded railroad accident in U.S. history occurs when four people are thrown off a vacant car on the Granite Railway near Quincy, Massachusetts. The victims had been invited…
December 28
December 28
John C. Calhoun resigns vice presidency
Citing political differences with President Andrew Jackson and a desire to fill a vacant Senate seat in South Carolina, John C. Calhoun becomes the first vice president in U.S. history…
