The first Henley Royal Regatta is held.

Henley Royal Regatta

Recurring rowing event in Henley-on-Thames, England

Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. It was established on 26 March 1839. It differs from the three other regattas rowed over approximately the same course, Henley Women's Regatta, Henley Masters…