1839: The first state law permitting women to own property was passed in Jackson, Mississippi January 19, 1840: Captain Charles Wilkes circumnavigated Antarctica, claiming what becomes known as Wilkes Land for the United States.
1839: Hukum negara bagian pertama yang mengizinkan wanita memiliki properti disahkan di Jackson, Mississippi 19 Januari 1840: Kapten Charles Wilkes mengelilingi Antartika dan mengklaim Daratan Wilkes sebagai teritori Amerika Serikat.