Timeline June 1868

Events in June 1868 3

• 1791 – 1868 James Buchanan 15th President — only bachelor president James Buchanan (Apr 23, 1791 – Jun 1, 1868) was the 15th President 1857-1861 and the only president never to marry. He failed to prevent the secession of Southern states and is often ranked among the worst presidents.
• 1868 First Trades Union Congress British trade unions form a national body Delegates from trade unions across Britain met in Manchester for the first Trades Union Congress, establishing a permanent national body to coordinate labor interests. The TUC went on to become the leading federation of British trade unions. It marked a significant step in organized labor's political influence.
• 1868 Typewriter patented Sholes and Glidden typewriter receives US patent Christopher Latham Sholes received a US patent for a practical typewriter, developed with Carlos Glidden and Samuel Soule. The machine introduced the QWERTY keyboard layout still used today. It was later manufactured commercially by E. Remington and Sons.