*[[Bernard Bettelheim]] produces the first translation of the Bible into the [[Okinawan language]].
*[[Bernard Bettelheim]] produces the first translation of the Bible into the [[Okinawan language]].
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*King Mongkut (Rama IV) sends a [[tribute]] mission to China in conjunction with his succession to the throne the previous year. This is the final Siamese mission to ever be sent to China.