The 1800s

Explore 169 historical events from 1800–1809.

1805

William B

William Butler Ogden was an American politician and railroad executive who served as the first Mayor of Chicago. He was referred to as "the Astor of Chicago." He was, at one time, …

William B

1805

First Barbary War: U

The First Barbary War (1801–1805), also known as the Tripolitan War and the Barbary Coast War, was a conflict during the 1801–1815 Barbary Wars, in which the United States fought a…

First Barbary War: U

1804

Mikhail Glinka, Russian composer (died 1857)

Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka was the first Russian composer to gain wide recognition within his own country and is often regarded as the fountainhead of Russian classical music. His co…

Mikhail Glinka, Russian composer (died 1857)