1808
Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais.
Finnish War: Russians defeat the Swedes at the Battle of Oravais.
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1807
The Slave Trade Act 1807 takes effect, abolishing the slave trade within the British Empire
The Slave Trade Act 1807 takes effect, abolishing the slave trade within the British Empire
1807
A grand jury indicts former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr on a charge of treason
A grand jury indicts former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr on a charge of treason
1807
Outbreak of the Kabakçı Mustafa rebellion in response to intentions of sultan Selim III to reform the Ottoman army
Outbreak of the Kabakçı Mustafa rebellion in response to intentions of sultan Selim III to reform the Ottoman army
1807
Emperor Napoleon's French Grande Armée defeats the Russian Army at the Battle of Friedland in Poland (modern Russian Ka
Emperor Napoleon's French Grande Armée defeats the Russian Army at the Battle of Friedland in Poland (modern Russian Ka
1807
In the Chesapeake–Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake
In the Chesapeake–Leopard affair, the British warship HMS Leopard attacks and boards the American frigate USS Chesapeake
1807
Second British invasion of the Río de la Plata; John Whitelocke lands at Ensenada on an attempt to recapture Buenos Aire
Second British invasion of the Río de la Plata; John Whitelocke lands at Ensenada on an attempt to recapture Buenos Aire
1807
Russo-Turkish War: Admiral Dmitry Senyavin destroys the Ottoman fleet in the Battle of Athos
Russo-Turkish War: Admiral Dmitry Senyavin destroys the Ottoman fleet in the Battle of Athos
1807
In Buenos Aires the local militias repel the British soldiers within the Second English Invasion.
In Buenos Aires the local militias repel the British soldiers within the Second English Invasion.
1807
The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the…
The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the…
1807
The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the…
The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the…
1807
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition.
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition.
1807
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition.
The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition.
1807
Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine,…
Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine,…
1807
British troops under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeat a Danish militia outside Copenhagen in the Battle of Køge.
British troops under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeat a Danish militia outside Copenhagen in the Battle of Køge.
1807
Napoleonic Wars: The British Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark…
Napoleonic Wars: The British Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark…
1806
British forces take Buenos Aires during the first of the British invasions of the River Plate
British forces take Buenos Aires during the first of the British invasions of the River Plate
1806
The Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company.
The Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company.