Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1805 Birth of Michigan Territory: The Michigan Territory is established, laying the groundwork for future developments in the region.
1805 The U.S. Senate delivers a historic verdict as Justice Samuel Chase is acquitted at the end of his impeachment trial, a pivotal moment in American jurisprudence.
1805 Napoleon Bonaparte's influence expands further as he transforms the Italian Republic into the Kingdom of Italy, donning the mantle of King himself. A dramatic shift in European politics.
1805 The Corps of Discovery, led by Lewis and Clark, breaks camp among the Mandan tribe, resuming their historic journey along the Missouri River.
1805 Beethoven's Third Symphony premieres at Vienna's Theater an der Wien, heralding a new chapter in the world of classical music.
1805 First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon led a historic mission in the First Barbary War in 1805. Under his command, United States Marines captured the city of Derne, marking a significant triumph in the early history of the U.S. Marine Corps.
1805 During the First Barbary War, United States Marines join forces with Berbers to launch an assault on the Tripolitan city of Derna, forever etched into history as part of the Marines' Hymn.
1805 Muhammad Ali's ascent to the role of Wāli of Egypt in 1805 ushered in a transformative era for the land of the pharaohs, shaping its destiny in the heart of the Arab world.
1805 Napoléon Bonaparte takes on a new title, becoming King of Italy. He is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy in the grandeur of Milan Cathedral. This event adds a unique chapter to the tumultuous history of European monarchies in the 19th century.
1805 Diamond Rock bore witness to a fierce struggle, as French and Spanish forces launched an assault against British occupiers.
1805 Diamond Rock Reclaimed: In the Napoleonic Wars, a Franco-Spanish fleet recaptures Diamond Rock, a strategic island near Fort-de-France, from the British.
1805 The First Barbary War came to an end as Yusuf Karamanli signed a treaty, halting hostilities between Tripolitania and the United States.
1805 The city of Detroit in the Michigan Territory is engulfed in a devastating fire, leaving large portions of the city in ruins. This catastrophic event reshapes the urban landscape and challenges the resilience of its inhabitants.
1805 Meriwether Lewis and a small team, scouting ahead of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, encounter the awe-inspiring Great Falls of the Missouri River.
1805 In 1805, the Michigan Territory was formally organized under the provisions of an act that divided the Indiana Territory, a significant step toward shaping the governance of the region.
1805 The Battle of Cape Finisterre results in an inconclusive naval encounter between combined French and Spanish forces and the British fleet under Admiral Robert Calder during the Napoleonic Wars.
1805 Amid the chaos of the War of the Third Coalition, a French corps skillfully thwarts Austria's attempt to break free from encirclement, with the Battle of Ulm showcasing Napoleon's military prowess.
1805 In 1805, Napoleon's strategic brilliance was on display as he surrounded the Austrian army at Ulm, a pivotal moment in the War of the Third Coalition.
1805 Austrian General Mack's surrender to Napoleon at the Battle of Ulm represents a significant victory for the French during the War of the Third Coalition.
1805 The pages of naval history are rewritten as a British fleet, under the command of Lord Nelson, prevails over a combined French and Spanish fleet in the historic Battle of Trafalgar.
1805 Napoleon Bonaparte launched an invasion of Austria during the War of the Third Coalition, reshaping the European geopolitical landscape.
1805 The Battle of Dürenstein during the Napoleonic Wars, where French forces attempted to delay a superior Russian and Austrian army.
1805 The Battle of Schöngrabern in 1805, a significant Napoleonic Wars engagement, saw Russian forces under Pyotr Bagration delaying the French pursuit led by Joachim Murat.
1805 The immortal notes of Beethoven's sole opera, Fidelio, resonate through Vienna as it premieres, forever enriching the world of music.
1805 Thomas Telford's masterpiece, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, officially opens, showcasing the marvels of 19th-century engineering and transportation.
1805 The Battle of Austerlitz saw Napoleon's forces decisively defeat a Russo-Austrian coalition, altering the landscape of war.
1805 Austria and France sealed their fates with the Treaty of Pressburg, a significant diplomatic agreement that had far-reaching consequences for Europe.
