What happened in 1843
6 entries recorded for 1843, listed by date. That was 183 years ago.
1843 at a glance
- Years ago
- 183 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 19th century
- Decade
- 1840s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 6
- Breakdown
- 6 historical events
January
- January 20
Honório Hermeto Carneiro Leão, Marquis of Paraná
Honório Hermeto Carneiro Leão, Marquis of Paraná, became the de facto first prime minister of the Empire of Brazil.
February
- February 25
Royal Navy
Royal Navy captain Lord George Paulet began a five-month occupation of the Hawaiian Islands.
March
- March 11
Eta Carinae
During a period of activity known as the Great Eruption, Eta Carinae (pictured) briefly became the second-brightest star in the night sky.
July
- July 19
SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain, the first ocean-going ship with both an iron hull and a screw propeller, was launched (pictured) in Bristol, England.
September
- September 4
Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies
The state wedding of Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies and Emperor Pedro II of Brazil took place at the Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro.
December
- December 19
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol (illustration pictured), a novella by Charles Dickens about the miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation after being visited by ghosts, was published.
Questions about 1843
What happened in 1843?
This site records 6 entries for 1843, including Honório Hermeto Carneiro Leão, Marquis of Paraná on January 20. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1843?
183 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1843 turns 183 this year.
Which century is 1843 in?
1843 falls in the 19th century, in the 1840s.
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