1840 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1810s 1820s 1830s – 1840s – 1850s 1860s 1870s |
| Years: | 1837 1838 1839 – 1840 – 1841 1842 1843 |
The year 1840 was a leap year that started on a Wednesday. It was a time of important events and the birth of many people who would become famous.
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Major Events in 1840
- The Great Natchez Tornado: A very powerful tornado hit Natchez, Mississippi, in the United States. This storm caused a lot of damage and was one of the deadliest tornadoes in history. Sadly, 317 people lost their lives, and 209 others were hurt.
Famous People Born in 1840
- January 3 – Father Damien: He was a priest known for helping people with leprosy on the island of Molokai in Hawaii.
- January 18 – Edmund Barton: He became the very first Prime Minister of Australia. A Prime Minister is the leader of a country's government.
- May 7 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: A famous Russian composer who wrote many well-known pieces of music, including ballets like "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker."
- Kuroda Kiyotaka: He served as the Prime Minister of Japan.
Famous People Who Died in 1840
- May 27 – Niccolò Paganini: An incredibly talented Italian violinist and composer. He was known for his amazing skill on the violin.
Images for kids
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January 13: Steamship Lexington sinks.
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The frigate Belle-Poule brings back the remains of Napoleon to France.
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Empress Carlota of Mexico
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See also
In Spanish: 1840 para niños
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