1843

In 1843, the world was experiencing significant changes, including advances in technology, culture, and politics. The year saw the publication of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," which became a beloved holiday story. The Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Victoria, was reigning, and the British Empire was expanding. Technological innovations like the invention of the doughnut with a hole in the middle and improvements in transportation, such as the expansion of railways, were transforming daily life. Globally, nations were navigating issues related to colonization, industrialization, and social reform, shaping the modern world in many ways.