Year of record

1856

2 verified events recorded in 1856.

2 events From May 22, 1856 To May 24, 1856 Open in filter view →
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DateEventLanesStatus
1856-05-24Pottawatomie Massacre Escalates Bleeding Kansas Violence, 29 Dead in Three Months
John Brown · Pottawatomie Rifles · Pro-slavery settlers · Free-State settlers
confirmed
1856-05-22Preston Brooks Beats Charles Sumner on Senate Floor, Southern Elite Celebrates Violence
Preston Brooks · Charles Sumner · Andrew Butler · U.S. Senate · +1
confirmed