1785. Andrew Coltee Ducarel, a French antiquary, died. His researches were confined to England.
1790. Israel Putnam, a revolutionary officer, died. He was one of the most daring, brave and intrepid officers of the army, and his adventures almost border on romance.
1790. Rhode Island adopted the constitution of the United States, adding the 13th pillar to the federal edifice, by a majority of only 2—34 ayes, 32 noes; recommending amendments.
1793. The general assembly of Corsica, consisting of 1,009 delegates, unanimously expelled the Bonaparte family.
1796. The floor of the methodist meeting house at Leeds, England, gave way during service, and 18 persons were killed, and about 80 dreadfully wounded.
1811. Battle of Taragonna, in Spain, which was assaulted by the French under Suchet. The garrison consisted of 2,500 men, of whom only 903 prisoners were taken; the remainder were put to the sword.
1813. Attack on Sacketts Harbor, by the British under Yoe and Provost: they were repulsed with the loss of 260; American loss 156.
1814. British repulsed by maj. Finney of the Accomac militia, at Pongoteague creek.
1814. Josephine, ex-empress of France, died.
1820. Christian William von Dohm, a Prussian statesman and scholar, died.