June 18th, Battle of Waterloo. US adopts the flag with thirteen stripes and many stars. Edgar Alan Poe publishes his first book. 1827 Russian troops conquer Iran. The first steam driven train is developed for use between Manchester and Liverpool.
Slavery is abolished in the British Empire.
The Spanish Inquisition ends 1835 Hans Christian Anderson starts writing children's stories. The Mexicans attack the Alamo. Texas gains independence from Mexico. Morse invents the telegraph. Victoria becomes Queen of Great Britain.