1846
1846 was a common year in the 19th century.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1810s 1820s 1830s – 1840s – 1850s 1860s 1870s |
| Years: | 1843 1844 1845 – 1846 – 1847 1848 1849 |
Events
- April 25 – The Mexican-American War starts.
- May 17 – The Saxophone is patented.
Births
- November 3 - Elizabeth Thompson, British painter