1812 - War of 1812The North American War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom is one of several wars associated with that year. It is more normally known in British texts as the British-American War to distinguish it from Napoleon's war against Russia w: USS ConstitutionThe USS Constitution known as Old Ironsides is a wooden- hulled, three- masted frigate of the United States Navy. Named after the United States Constitution, she is the oldest commissioned ship in the world still afloat ( HMS Victory is three decades olde defeats the British frigate Guerrière off the coast of Nova ScotiaNova Scotia ( In Detail) ( In Detail) Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers Capital Halifax Largest City Halifax Area Total % fresh water 12th largest(9th lgst prov. 55 284 km² 3. 5% Population Total (2001) Density Ranked. The British shot is said to have bounced off the Constitutions sides, earning her the nickname "Old Ironsides".
18131813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events March 17 Through a newspaper, the Prussian king Frederick William III of Prussia calls for resistance against the Napoleonic occupation April 27 War of 1812: Battle of York - Gervasio Antonio de PosadasGervasio Antonio de Posadas y Davila, ( Buenos Aires, 18 June 1757 2 July 1833) was a member of Argentina's Second triumvirate from 19 August 1813 until 31 January 1814, after which he continued as Supreme Director until 9 January 1815. His early studies joins ArgentinaArgentina is a Spanish-speaking country in southern South America, situated between the Andes in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east. It is bordered by Paraguay and Bolivia in the north, Brazil and Uruguay in the northeast and Chile in th's second triumvirate.
1839Events January 9 The French Academy of Sciences announces the Daguerreotype photography process. January 19 British East India Company captures Aden January 20 In the Battle of Yungay, Chile defeats a Peruvian and Bolivian alliance. February 24 William Ot - Presentation of Jacque DaguerreLouis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre ( 1787 1851) was the French artist and chemist who is recognized for his invention of the Daguerreotype process of photography. He announced its perfection after years of experimentation in 1839, with the French Academy of Sci's new photographic process to the French Academy of Sciences.
1862 - Indian Wars: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily-defended Fort Ridgely and instead turn to the settlement of New Ulm, killing white settlers along the way.
1934 - The first All-American Soap Box Derby is held in Dayton, Ohio. The creation of the position Führer approved by the German electorate with 89.9% of the popular vote.
1960 - Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 5 with the dogs Belka and Strelka ( Russian for "Squirrel" and "Little Arrow"), 40 mice, 2 rats and a variety of plants. The spacecraft will return to earth the next day and all animals will be recovered safely.
