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Historical Event(s)
– French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running ashore, resulting in the death of over 900.
– The Riobamba earthquake strikes Ecuador, causing up to 40,000 casualties.
– In the first ever peaceful transfer of power between elected leaders in modern times, John Adams is sworn in as President of the United States, succeeding George Washington.
– Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico in what would be one of the largest invasions of the Spanish territories in America.
– The Battle of Neuwied – French victory against the Austrians.
– Coup of 18 Fructidor in France.
– Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria
– In Boston Harbor, the 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution is launched.
– One thousand meters (3,200 feet) above Paris, André-Jacques Garnerin makes the first recorded parachute jump.
Who Were Born On ?
– Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, German writer (d. 1848)
– Maria Leopoldina of Austria, Empress of Brazil (d. 1826)
– William I, German Emperor (d. 1888)
– Alfred de Vigny, French author (d. 1863)
– José Trinidad Reyes, Honduran national hero (d. 1855)
– Princess Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge (d. 1889)
– Charles Robert Malden, British naval officer (d. 1855)
– Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany (d. 1870)
– Giuditta Pasta, Italian soprano (d. 1865)
– Heinrich Heine, German poet (d. 1856)