🕰️ Year
What Happened in 1833 — Events, Births & Deaths
1833 brings together 5 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.
February 1
- February 6
Otto becomes the first modern King of Greece.
May 1
- May 10
A revolt broke out in southern Vietnam against Emperor Minh Mang, who had desecrated the deceased mandarin Le Van Duyet.
July 1
- July 22
The Slavery Abolition Act passes in the British House of Commons, initiating the gradual abolition of slavery in most parts of the British Empire.
August 1
- August 26
The great 1833 Kathmandu–Bihar earthquake causes major damage in Nepal, northern India and Tibet, killing a total of 500 people.
December 1
- December 18
The national anthem of the Russian Empire, "God Save the Tsar!", is first performed.