American showman and politician (1810–1891). P. T. Barnum was born on 5 July 1810 in what is now the United States. P. T. Barnum is remembered as a showman, businessperson and politician, a citizen of the United States. Positions held included Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Before and after
- 1 March 1810Birth of Frédéric Chopin
- 2 March 1810Birth of Leo XIII
- 25 May 1810May Revolution
- 8 June 1810Birth of Robert Schumann
- 5 July 1810Birth of P. T. Barnum
- from August 1810 to October 1813Tecumseh's War
- 10 August 1810Birth of Camillo Benso di Cavour
- from 16 September 1810 to 27 September 1821Mexican War of Independence
- 27 September 1810Battle of Bussaco
More in Society, economy & sport
- 12 May 1792Founding of New York Stock Exchange
- 17 February 1863Founding of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- 23 June 1894Founding of International Olympic Committee
- from 6 April 1896 to 15 April 1896The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens
- 1903Rise of Bolsheviks
- 21 May 1904Founding of FIFA
The era
This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.