Timeline Sunday 4 April 1841

Events on Sunday 4 April 1841 4

• 1773 – 1841 William Henry Harrison 9th President — died after 31 days in office William Henry Harrison (Feb 9, 1773 – Apr 4, 1841) was the 9th President, serving only 31 days — the shortest presidency in US history. He delivered the longest inaugural address in history (105 minutes in cold rain) and died of pneumonia shortly after.
• 1841 Harrison presidency 9th President — died in office after 31 days William Henry Harrison served only 31 days as the 9th President before dying of pneumonia on April 4, 1841 — the shortest presidency in US history. He was the first president to die in office.
• 1841 John Tyler becomes US President First vice-presidential succession in US history John Tyler was sworn in as president on 4 April 1841 after William Henry Harrison died one month into his term, becoming the first US vice president to succeed a president who died in office. Tyler's assertion that he held the full powers of the presidency, rather than acting as a caretaker, set a lasting precedent later codified in the 25th Amendment. His independent governing style quickly alienated the Whig party that had elected him.
• 1841 – 1845 Tyler presidency 10th President — 1841 to 1845 John Tyler succeeded to the presidency on April 4, 1841 after Harrison's death, serving until March 4, 1845. He was expelled from the Whig Party and governed without party support, vetoing most of Congress's legislation.