19th Century (Carpe Diem)

A detailed timeline chronicling the 19th century in Similar Yet Different.

1828

 * Colombia: June 10 - The Convention of Ocana is held to amend the Colombian Constitution.
 * Colombia: June 15 - After days of debate and arguments, a new constitution for Colombia is finally ratified.

1838

 * Central America: May 31 - The San Salvador Compromise is signed, turning the San Salvador in its own federal district (much like Washington in the United States).

1863

 * United States: June 20 - A referendum is held in the western counties of Virginia about succeeding from Virginia to form a new state. The population unanimously agrees to succeed from Virginia. President Abraham Lincoln approves the region for statehood, being admitted as the State of West Virginia.

1864

 * United States: November 8 - President Lincoln is reelected President of the United States.

1868

 * United States: November 3 - Former General Robert E. Lee defeats Horatio Seymour to become the next President of the United States.

1870

 * United States: October 12 - President Lee dies in his sleep while visiting Lexington, Virginia. Vice-President Ulysses S. Grant is sworn in as President.

1876

 * United States: November 7 - Former Ohio Governor William Allen defeats Rutherford B. Hayes to become the next President of the United States.

1879

 * United States: July 11 - President Allen dies of natural causes. Vice-President Samuel J. Tilden is sworn in as President.