Originally Posted By LacyBelle 1840 - The polka is introduced to the United States by Viennese ballet dancer Fanny Eissler, 30, who introduced the dance to the Paris stage 6 years ago and now begins a U.S. tour that will add to her fortune. Everybody dance!
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 1841- President William Henry Harrison dies of pneumonia becoming the first President of the United States to die in office and at one month, the elected president with the shortest term served. He is succeeded by Vice President John Tyler, who becomes the 10th President of the United States.