Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
The Treaty of Ghent was signed, which ended the War of 1812 between the US, the UK, and their allies.
The Times of London was first issued.
The London Beer Flood, an industrial accident that created a 'beer tsunami,' resulted in the death of nine people.
Pope Pius VII restored the Society of Jesus.
Napoleon I of France won the Battle of Craonne, stopping Russian and Prussian forces in Northern France.
Beethoven Symphony No. 8 premiered in Vienna, Austria.
Norway was ceded to Sweden by King Frederik VI of Denmark.
