Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1813 In a dramatic naval engagement on the 7th of February, 1813, off the Îles de Los, the frigates Aréthuse and Amelia engaged in a relentless battle. Both ships valiantly battered each other, but neither could seize the upper hand, leaving a dramatic naval saga etched in maritime history.
1813 The Battle of Salta becomes the arena for Manuel Belgrano's triumph, as he defeats the royalist army commanded by Pío de Tristán. This decisive victory resonates as a pivotal moment in the quest for Argentine independence.
1813 The election of Cyril VI marks a significant event in the religious history of Constantinople as he becomes the Ecumenical Patriarch.
1813 The Battle of York unfolds during the War of 1812, as American troops successfully capture the capital of Upper Canada.
1813 In 1813, an extraordinary moment in Australian history occurred when explorers William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland, and William Wentworth discovered a groundbreaking route across the Blue Mountains, opening up vast inland territories for settlement.
1813 Napoleon Bonaparte's leadership in the Battle of Bautzen, Saxony, against combined Russian and Prussian forces, resulted in a French victory and had repercussions on European politics.
1813 Simón Bolívar, a revered figure in South American independence, embarks on a historic journey, entering Mérida and leading the invasion of Venezuela, earning the illustrious title of "El Libertador."
1813 During the War of 1812, American forces captured Fort George in Canada in 1813, marking a notable episode in the conflict.
1813 Australia's rugged Blue Mountains yielded to human determination as explorers reached Mount Blaxland, marking an extraordinary feat.
1813 On June 6, 1813, the Battle of Stoney Creek unfolded, becoming a critical turning point in the War of 1812. In a remarkable feat, a British force led by John Vincent defeated a much larger American force under William Winder and John Chandler.
1813 The Peninsular War saw a decisive moment in 1813 when Wellington's forces secured a victory over Joseph Bonaparte at the Battle of Vitoria. This triumph in the heart of Spain marked a significant turning point in the war against Napoleon's ambitions.
1813 Laura Secord embarked on a remarkable 30-kilometer journey on foot to alert Lieutenant James FitzGibbon about American plans for a surprise attack on Beaver Dams in Ontario, ultimately altering the course of a pivotal battle.
1813 In the Battle of Beaver Dams, British and Indian forces unite to achieve a decisive victory over the United States Army, a significant episode in the War of 1812.
1813 War of 1812: Three intense weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock, and Plattsburgh, New York, were launched, intensifying the conflict and shaping the course of history.
1813 The appointment of Sir Thomas Maitland as the inaugural Governor of Malta heralds a transformation, as the island transitions from a British protectorate to a de facto colonial outpost.
1813 Colombia's call for independence echoes loudly as Juan del Corral proclaims the birth of Antioquia as a sovereign entity.
1813 Gervasio Antonio de Posadas adds his name to Argentina's Second Triumvirate, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's history as it seeks to consolidate its independence.
1813 The Battle of Großbeeren, which took place on August 23, 1813, witnessed the Prussians, led by Von Bülow, repulsing the French army. This battle was a significant episode in the Napoleonic Wars.
1813 War of the Sixth Coalition takes an unexpected turn as French and Prussian-Russian forces inadvertently clash near Liegnitz, Prussia, in an impromptu battle.
1813 French Emperor Napoleon I achieves a resounding victory at the Battle of Dresden, where a smaller French force defeats a coalition of Austrians, Russians, and Prussians.
1813 The First Battle of Kulm witnesses French forces suffering defeat at the hands of an alliance of Austrian, Prussian, and Russian troops, shaping the Napoleonic Wars.
1813 The Creek War takes a gruesome turn as Creek "Red Sticks" massacre over 500 settlers in Fort Mims, north of Mobile, Alabama, during this tragic event in American history.
1813 In a critical moment during the Peninsular War, Spanish troops successfully repel a French assault in the Battle of San Marcial, preserving their homeland's integrity.
1813 The capture of Donostia (now San Sebastián) marked a pivotal moment in the Peninsular War, presaging the town's ultimate destruction and the shifting tides of the conflict.
1813 The War of 1812 witnessed a turning point with the United States' victory over a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813.
1813 The War of 1812 escalates as British troops arrive in Mount Vernon, signaling their intent to march on and invade Washington, D.C.
1813 In a pivotal battle during the War of 1812, the Army of the Northwest triumphed over British and Native Canadian forces, securing Detroit's safety.
1813 The Treaty of Ried was signed, shaping diplomatic relations between Bavaria and Austria.
1813 The three-day Battle of Leipzig in 1813, where the Sixth Coalition attacked Napoleon, proved to be a decisive turning point against the French Emperor.
1813 After the Battle of Leipzig, Napoleon is compelled to retreat from Germany, signaling the decline of French dominance and the rise of the Coalition forces.
1813 The Battle of the Chateauguay in 1813 witnessed a combined force of British regulars, Canadian militia, and Mohawks defeating the United States Army during the War of 1812.
1813 The Battle of Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812, resulting in a British and Canadian victory against a larger American force.
1813 During the War of 1812, Buffalo, New York, became the epicenter of conflict in 1813 when British soldiers, in a fiery act, burned the city, leaving an enduring mark on its history.
1813 Jane Austen's literary masterpiece, "Pride and Prejudice," sees its inaugural publication in the United Kingdom, captivating readers for generations.
1813 The Capture of USS Chesapeake marks a daring naval engagement during the War of 1812.
