1834 - What happened in 1834 ?

January 1834

Friday 03:

The government of Mexico imprisons Stephen F. Austin in Mexico City

March 1834

Thursday 06:

York, Upper Canada is incorporated as Toronto.

Friday 28:

The United States Senate censures President Andrew Jackson for his actions in defunding the Second Bank of the United States.

May 1834

Thursday 01:

The British colonies abolish slavery.

August 1834

Friday 01:

Slavery is abolished in the British Empire.

October 1834

Tuesday 14:

In Philadelphia, Whigs and Democrats stage a gun, stone and brick battle for control of a Moyamensing Township election, resulting in one death, several injuries, and the burning down of a block of buildings.

Thursday 16:

Much of the ancient structures of the Palace of Westminster in London is burnt down