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Johnny Appleseed dies
Legendary Appleseed dies after spending his life planting trees through Indian and Ohio. -
"Mother of the Forest" cut down
A giant sequoia tree, the "Mother of the Forest," is cut down for carnival display. The 2,500 year old tree was 300 feet high. -
Chicago sewers
Chicago plans nation's first comprehensive sewer system. -
French professor builds solar machines
French professor Augustine Mouchot begins building solar energy machines. -
Department of Agriculture established
The U.S. government establishes the Department of Agriculture. -
Killer fogs attack London
The first of a series of 'killer fogs' hits London, caused by the city's overwhelming smog. Over 1,150 die. -
Chicago regulates smoke discharges
Chicago is the first city to regulate smoke discharges.