- Chain of local revolutions in Germany, widely known as “the German Revolution”. The revolutions don’t accomplish their political goals, but worsen the economic conditions in the German states. According to Steinway family legend, freedom-loving Karl Steinweg takes part in the revolutionary movement.
- By unconfirmed accounts, Steinweg shop has produced close to 400 pianos by this year.
- Gold is discovered in California. It is possible that seeing America as a country of prosperity has become one of the motivating factors for the Steinweg family in their decision to emigrate.