Year of record

1856

2 verified events recorded in 1856.

2 events From May 22, 1856 To May 24, 1856 Open in filter view →
DateEventLanesStatus
1856-05-24Pottawatomie Massacre Escalates Bleeding Kansas Violence, 29 Dead in Three Months 3 src
John Brown · Free-State settlers
confirmed
1856-05-22Preston Brooks Beats Charles Sumner on Senate Floor, Southern Elite Celebrates Violence 3 src
U.S. Senate · U.S. House of Representatives
confirmed