Births on January 14

J. F. Archibald

Born on January 14, 1856

J. F. Archibald, Australian journalist and publisher, co-founded The Bulletin (d. 1919)

Jules François Archibald, known as J. F. Archibald, baptised John Feltham Archibald, (14 January 1856 – 10 September 1919), Australian journalist and publisher, was co-owner and editor of The Bulletin during the days of its greatest influence in Australian politics and literary life. He was also the founder and namesake of the annual Archibald Prize art award.

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Events on 1856

11 Feb

Wajid Ali Shah
The Kingdom of Awadh is annexed by the British East India Company and Wajid Ali Shah, the king of Awadh, is imprisoned and later exiled to Calcutta.
1 May

Isabela II
The Province of Isabela was created in the Philippines in honor of Queen Isabela II.
21 May

Sacking of Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces.
22 May

Preston Brooks
Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina severely beats Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts with a cane in the hall of the United States Senate for a speech Sumner had made regarding Southerners and slavery.
17 Nov

Gadsden Purchase
American Old West: On the Sonoita River in present-day southern Arizona, the United States Army establishes Fort Buchanan in order to help control new land acquired in the Gadsden Purchase.

Births on January 14

J. F. Archibald

Born on January 14, 1856

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Events on 1856

Wajid Ali Shah

Isabela II

Sacking of Lawrence

Preston Brooks

Gadsden Purchase