Historical Events for January 1856
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Events 1 - 4 of 4
8th - Dr John A Veatch discovers borax, Tuscan Springs, Calif
23rd - Steamer Pacific lost
25th - Battle of Seattle; skirmish between settlers & Indians
29th - Victoria Cross established to acknowledge bravery
