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Key Events in the History of Nova Scotia: 1850.
- The Humbolt, a steamer owed by the New York and Havre Line, was wrecked off the mouth of Halifax Harbour
- June 29: The British statesman, Robert Peel was thrown from his horse; three days later he died
- Millard Filmore (1800-1874) is sworn in as the Thirteenth President of the United States
- At Paris, Jean Foucault (1819-68) calculates the speed of light. In 1852, he constructed a gyroscope
- December 11th: At Halifax, the North Barracks went up in flames
- An act to incorporate the Halifax and Dartmouth Mutual Insurance Co.
- An act to incorporate the Carpenters' Society of Halifax
- An act Incorporate the Halifax Mechanics' Institute Company
- Kerosene Gas Light Co. Incorporated by statute
- Letters Patent granted to Thomas Robson for a "Fog Bell"
- Fugitive Slave Act (1850)
- [Backward In Time (1849)]
[Forward In Time (1851)]- The Humbolt, a steamer owed by the New York and Havre Line, was wrecked off the mouth of Halifax Harbour
