1794. Battle of Fleurus, in Belgium; the allies defeated by the French under Jourdan, after a contest of 15 hours. On this occasion, Coutel, an æronaut, with 2 officers, reconnoitered the contending armies in an air balloon.
1795. Peter Demours died; a French surgeon and oculist, known for his dexterity, and author of some professional works.
1799. The first newspaper at Brooklyn, New York, issued.
1799. Naples surrendered to lord Nelson; on which occasion Ferdinand created him duke of Bronte. Bronte was the forge of Cyclops, on which he forged the thunder of Jove. He also presented him with an estate worth $18,000 per annum, and a sword valued at 60,000 ducats.
1807. British order in council, blockading the Ems and rivers on the Baltic.
1807. Conference on the river Niemen between Bonaparte, Alexander of Russia and Frederick William of Prussia.
1810. Joseph Montgolfier, the celebrated inventor of balloons, died.
1814. Attack of the American flotilla and marines under commodore Barney, upon two British frigates moored at St. Leonard's creek, which were compelled to retire.
1830. George IV, of England, died.
1831. Cholera made its appearance at St. Petersburg. The number of cases in the first 18 days, 4,916; deaths, 2,219.