Wilhelm Grimm, German anthropologist and author (b. 1786)
Wilhelm Carl Grimm (also Karl; 24 February 1786 – 16 December 1859) was a German author and anthropologist, and the younger brother of Jacob Grimm, of the literary duo the Brothers Grimm.

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Big Ben
The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament, which houses Big Ben, starts keeping time. - 30Jun
Niagara Falls
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Union between Sweden and Norway
King Charles XV & IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway. - 24Nov
On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species.