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Events on Thursday 4 March 1841 2
1837 – 1841Van Buren presidency8th President — 1837 to 1841Martin Van Buren served as the 8th President from March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1841. His presidency was dominated by the Panic of 1837 economic depression which severely damaged his popularity.
1841Harrison presidency9th President — died in office after 31 daysWilliam 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.