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Tu-Duc becomes the emperor of Vietnam and reigns until 1883.
24 January Gold is discovered in California, sparking a massive migration of Americans and foreigners to the West Coast.
2 February The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends hostilities between the United States and Mexico. Mexico gives up claims to Texas, California, and New Mexico; the Rio Grande is established as the border between the countries; and the United States pays Mexico $15 million.
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