The space allowed between the boats at starting was this year increased
to 150 feet [100 feet had been specified in
1840],
In the third race
Pembroke bumped
Brasenose, but the ex-president
discovered that their post had been moved 36 feet up, so the
Pembroke
captain withdrew his claim to the bump
Prime Minister: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (Whig)
May 19
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the Mexican-American War,
is ratified by the Mexican government
May 29
Wisconsin is admitted as the 30th U.S. state.
Tue 30 May
The Prudential Mutual Assurance Investment and Loan Association is
established at Hatton Garden in London (England) to provide loans to
professional and working people, origin of the multinational life insurance
and financial services group.
Fri 2 – Mon 12 June
The Prague Slavic Congress brings together members of the Pan-Slavism
movement.
June
The Serbians from Vojvodina start a rebellion against the Hungarian
government.