1762
Oct 11
| 1762 • Battle of Burkersdorf: In his last major battle, Frederick defeats Marshal Daun in Silesia. |
1804
Jan 5
Age: 41y
birth of childThomas T Thornton North Carolina, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1804 • First Barbary War: Stephen Decatur leads a raid to burn the pirate-held frigate USS Philadelphia at Tripoli to deny her further use by the captors. |
1834
Nov 10
Age: 72y
| 1834 • In the Empire of Brazil, the Additional Act provides for establishment of the Provincial Legislative Assembly; extinction of the State Council; replacement of the Regency Trina; and introduction of a direct and secret ballot. |