1809. Gustavus Adolphus IV, the deposed king of Sweden, signed a formal deed of abdication. He assumed the title of count Gottorp.
1812. Constitution of the Cortez signed and proclaimed in Spain.
1814. Simon Snyder, governor of Pennsylvania, rejected the bill establishing 40 banks. It however became a law, two-thirds of the legislature having agreed to it.
1814. Rheims, in France, taken by the Russians.
1842. First newspaper at Flushing, Long Island.
1853. Nankin taken by the rebels; the Tartar garrison of 20,000 men massacred, except 100, who effected an escape.
1853. Battle of Donabew, Burmah; the British under Gen. Cheape defeated Mea Toon.
1855. An explosion took place in the Midlothian coal pits in Virginia; of fifty persons in the pits 35 were killed and 10 wounded beyond recovery.
MARCH 20.
268. Publius Gallienus, emperor of Rome, assassinated at Milan.