America - 1846AD
In 1846AD:
American dentist William Morton extracted a tooth using ether as an anesthetic.
The border between the U.S. and Canada was established, settling the Oregon Question.
The Christy Minstrels began performing in New York.
Iowa became the 29th state of the Union.
The Mexican War began over the U.S. annexation of Texas.
The Smithsonian Institution was created by Congress.
U.S. forces under Stephen Watts Kearny occupied New Mexico.
U.S. forces under Zachary Taylor defeated the Mexicans at Palo Alto and Monterrey.
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