'Magdalen
had bumped each of the first seven nights, and there was an
idea prevalent at the time that a boat bumping every night could claim an
extra night' (Trinity book).
Prime Minister: Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (Conservative)
Sat 4 June
Austro-Sardinian War — Battle of Magenta: The French and Sardinians
defeat the Austrians
Mon 6 June
The British Crown colony of Queensland in Australia is created, by
devolving part of the territory of New South Wales (Queensland Day)
Wed 8 June
The discovery of the Comstock Lode in the western Utah Territory sets off
the Rush to Washoe
Sun 12 June
Palmerston takes office as Prime Minister following resignation of Derby.
Palmerston's is considered the first Liberal Party administration, arising from
merger of the Whig Party, Peelites and Radicals.