1804
The Lewis and Clark Expedition officially begins as the Corps of Discovery departs from St
The Lewis and Clark Expedition officially begins as the Corps of Discovery departs from St
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1804
New Hampshire approves the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratifying the document
New Hampshire approves the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratifying the document
1804
A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the…
A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the…
1803
Thousands of meteor fragments fall from the skies of L'Aigle, France; the event convinces European scientists that meteo
Thousands of meteor fragments fall from the skies of L'Aigle, France; the event convinces European scientists that meteo
1803
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France
1803
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France
1803
Haitian Revolution: The Royal Navy led by Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth commence the blockade of Saint-Domingue aga
Haitian Revolution: The Royal Navy led by Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth commence the blockade of Saint-Domingue aga
1803
The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the Electorate of Hanover (which had been…
The Convention of Artlenburg is signed, leading to the French occupation of the Electorate of Hanover (which had been…
1802
Napoleon Bonaparte signs a general amnesty to allow all but about one thousand of the most notorious émigrés of the Fren
Napoleon Bonaparte signs a general amnesty to allow all but about one thousand of the most notorious émigrés of the Fren
1802
By the Law of 20 May 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, revoking its abolition in the F
By the Law of 20 May 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, revoking its abolition in the F
1802
By the Law of 20 May 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, revoking its abolition in the F
By the Law of 20 May 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte reinstates slavery in the French colonies, revoking its abolition in the F
1802
In Guadeloupe, 400 rebellious slaves, led by Louis Delgrès, blow themselves up rather than submit to Napoleon's troops
In Guadeloupe, 400 rebellious slaves, led by Louis Delgrès, blow themselves up rather than submit to Napoleon's troops
1802
The United States Military Academy opens at West Point, New York.
The United States Military Academy opens at West Point, New York.
1802
Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced centuries of feudal warfare.
Emperor Gia Long conquers Hanoi and unified Viet Nam, which had experienced centuries of feudal warfare.
1801
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America
1801
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of…
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of…
1801
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36…
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36…
1801
British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras.
British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras.
1801
First Barbary War: The American schooner USS Enterprise captures the Tripolitan polacca Tripoli in a single-ship…
First Barbary War: The American schooner USS Enterprise captures the Tripolitan polacca Tripoli in a single-ship…