1808 - What happened in 1808 ?

January 1808

Importation of slaves into the United States is banned

Rum Rebellion, the only successful (but temporary) armed takeover of the government in Australia.

Anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally.

Charles IV of Spain abdicates in favor of his son, Ferdinand VII.

John Jacob Astor incorporates the American Fur Company.

Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation.

Peninsular War: The Madrid rebels who rose up on May 2 are fired upon near Príncipe Pío hill.

Jozef Bonaparte becomes King of Spain.

Simon Fraser reaches Pacific near New Westminster.

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