January 24
January 24
Gold discovered at Sutter’s Creek
A millwright discovers gold along the banks of Sutter’s Creek in California, forever changing the course of history in the American West. A tributary to the South Fork of the…
A Year In History: 1848
This Year in History:
1848
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
February 2
February 2
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed
On February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, ending the Mexican‑American War in favor of the United States. The Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo added an additional 525,000…
February 21
February 21
Karl Marx publishes Communist Manifesto
On February 21, 1848, The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx with the assistance of Friedrich Engels, is published in London by a group of German‑born revolutionary socialists known as…
May 29
May 29
Wisconsin enters the Union
Following approval of statehood by the territory’s citizens, Wisconsin enters the Union as the 30th state. In 1634, French explorer Jean Nicolet landed at Green Bay, becoming the first European…
July 19
July 19
Seneca Falls Convention begins
At the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York, a woman’s rights convention—the first ever held in the United States—convenes with almost 200 women in attendance. The convention was organized…
