1801 - What happened in 1801 ?

January 1801

Thursday 01:

The first known asteroid 1 Ceres is discovered by Giuseppe Piazzi.

Tuesday 20:

John Marshall is appointed Chief Justice of the United States.

February 1801

Wednesday 04:

John Marshall sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States.

Tuesday 17:

An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.

Friday 27:

Washington, DC is placed under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress.

March 1801

Saturday 21:

The Battle of Alexandria was fought between British and French forces near the ruins of Nicopolis in Egypt.

Monday 23:

Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death in his bedroom at St. Michael Palace.

April 1801

Thursday 02:

The British destroy the Danish fleet.

May 1801

Sunday 10:

First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States.

June 1801

Wednesday 10:

1801 - Tripoli declares war on the United States for refusing tribute.

July 1801

Monday 06:

Battle of Algeciras: The French navy defeats the British Royal Navy.