1799


Jun 7
Age: 21y
1799 Ranjit Singh captures Lahore from the Bhangi Misl, a key step in establishing the Sikh Empire and becoming Maharaja of the Punjab.

1802


Jan 6
Age: 24y

1804


Jun 27
Age: 26y
1804 • The Treaty of St. Louis is signed by Quashquame and William Henry Harrison; controversy surrounding the treaty eventually causes the Sauk people to ally with the British during the War of 1812 and is the main cause of the Black Hawk War of 1832.

1805


Aug 27
Age: 27y
1805 Battle of Derna: United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (the "Shores of Tripoli").

1807


Nov 30
Age: 30y
1807 • The U.S. Congress passes an act to "prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States ... from any foreign kingdom, place, or country" (to take effect 1 January 1808).

1809


Nov 2
Age: 32y
1809 Walcheren Campaign: A British invasion army lands on Walcheren.

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