1840s



The 1840s was the fifth decade of the 19th century.

During the late 1840s, the California Gold Rush occurred in the U.S. state of California, following the discovery of gold in Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California.

Years

 * 1840
 * 1841
 * 1842
 * 1843
 * 1844
 * 1845
 * 1846
 * 1847
 * 1849

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