1837: Martin van Buren president of the USA 1837-1841.
1837: Samuel Morse invents the telegraph.
1837: English schoolmaster, Rowland Hill invents the postage stamp.
1837: Victoria. Ruler of England 1837-1901. House of Hanover: Daughter of Edward, 4th son of George III; married (1840) Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who became Prince Consort.
1836 - 1837 (1 year)