African Benevolent Society (education) forms
African Benevolent Society (education) forms
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1808. This year saw 23 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1808 Timeline
African Benevolent Society (education) forms
African Benevolent Society (education) forms
Explorer William Clark (37) weds Julia Hancock in Fincastle, Virginia
Explorer William Clark (37) weds Julia Hancock in Fincastle, Virginia
Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his "The Third of May," which he paints in 1814
Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his "The Third of May," which he paints in 1814
Herman Daendels succeeds Albertus Wiese as Governor-General of Dutch-East Indies
Herman Willem Daendels (21 October 1762 – 2 May 1818) was a Dutch military officer and colonial administrator who served as governor-general of the Dutch East Indies from 1808 to 1811.
Organizational meeting held in Edinburgh leads to the founding of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a Scottish lear
Organizational meeting held in Edinburgh leads to the founding of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a Scottish learned society
Louis-Napoléon signs the first Dutch aviation law
Louis-Napoléon signs the first Dutch aviation law
Rum Rebellion, the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in Australia
Rum Rebellion, the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in Australia
Anthracite coal is first burned as fuel experimentally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Anthracite coal is first burned as fuel experimentally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Russia invades Finland, then part of the Swedish Kingdom, with 24,000 troops
Russia invades Finland, then part of the Swedish Kingdom, with 24,000 troops
The inaugural meeting of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a former Scottish learned society, was held in Edinburgh
The inaugural meeting of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a former Scottish learned society, was held in Edinburgh.
First college orchestra in the US is founded at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts
First college orchestra in the US is founded at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Portugal's Prince Regent John VI arrives in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
French created Kingdom of Westphalia orders Jews to adopt family names
French created Kingdom of Westphalia orders Jews to adopt family names
Mayor Wolters offers French King Louis Napoleon townhall as a palace
Mayor Wolters offers French King Louis Napoleon townhall as a palace
First practical typewriter is finished by Italian Pellegrino Turri
First practical typewriter is finished by Italian Pellegrino Turri
Uprising against French occupation begins in Madrid
Uprising against French occupation begins in Madrid
Joseph Bonaparte becomes King of Spain
Joseph Bonaparte becomes King of Spain
Simon Fraser completes his trip down Fraser River, British Columbia, lands at Musqueam
Simon Fraser completes his trip down Fraser River, British Columbia, lands at Musqueam
Battle of Jutas: Swedish forces under Lieutenant General Georg Carl von Döbeln defeat the Russians, making von Döbeln a
Battle of Jutas: Swedish forces under Lieutenant General Georg Carl von Döbeln defeat the Russians, making von Döbeln a Swedish war hero
Covent Garden Theatre Royal destroyed by fire in London
The Royal Opera House (ROH) is a theatre in Covent Garden, central London. The building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site.
Political rights of Jews are suspended in the Duchy of Warsaw
Political rights of Jews are suspended in the Duchy of Warsaw
Holland Brigade fight a battle near Durango, Spain
The Dutch Brigade (Dutch: Hollandse Brigade) was a formation of the army of the Kingdom of Holland.
Osage Treaty / Treaty of Fort Clark, Osage Nation cedes territory in Missouri and Arkansas to the US
Osage Treaty / Treaty of Fort Clark, Osage Nation cedes territory in Missouri and Arkansas to the US
Jefferson Davis is born
Jefferson Davis is born
Events
Explorer William Clark (37) weds Julia Hancock in Fincastle, Virginia
Explorer William Clark (37) weds Julia Hancock in Fincastle, Virginia
Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his "The Third of May," which he paints in 1814
Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his "The Third of May," which he paints in 1814
Herman Daendels succeeds Albertus Wiese as Governor-General of Dutch-East Indies
Herman Willem Daendels (21 October 1762 – 2 May 1818) was a Dutch military officer and colonial administrator who served as governor-general of the Dutch East Indies from 1808 to 1811.
Organizational meeting held in Edinburgh leads to the founding of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a Scottish lear
Organizational meeting held in Edinburgh leads to the founding of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a Scottish learned society
Louis-Napoléon signs the first Dutch aviation law
Louis-Napoléon signs the first Dutch aviation law
Rum Rebellion, the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in Australia
Rum Rebellion, the only successful (albeit short-lived) armed takeover of the government in Australia
Anthracite coal is first burned as fuel experimentally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Anthracite coal is first burned as fuel experimentally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Russia invades Finland, then part of the Swedish Kingdom, with 24,000 troops
Russia invades Finland, then part of the Swedish Kingdom, with 24,000 troops
The inaugural meeting of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a former Scottish learned society, was held in Edinburgh
The inaugural meeting of the Wernerian Natural History Society, a former Scottish learned society, was held in Edinburgh.
First college orchestra in the US is founded at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts
First college orchestra in the US is founded at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Portugal's Prince Regent John VI arrives in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
French created Kingdom of Westphalia orders Jews to adopt family names
French created Kingdom of Westphalia orders Jews to adopt family names
Mayor Wolters offers French King Louis Napoleon townhall as a palace
Mayor Wolters offers French King Louis Napoleon townhall as a palace
First practical typewriter is finished by Italian Pellegrino Turri
First practical typewriter is finished by Italian Pellegrino Turri
Uprising against French occupation begins in Madrid
Uprising against French occupation begins in Madrid
Joseph Bonaparte becomes King of Spain
Joseph Bonaparte becomes King of Spain
Simon Fraser completes his trip down Fraser River, British Columbia, lands at Musqueam
Simon Fraser completes his trip down Fraser River, British Columbia, lands at Musqueam
Battle of Jutas: Swedish forces under Lieutenant General Georg Carl von Döbeln defeat the Russians, making von Döbeln a
Battle of Jutas: Swedish forces under Lieutenant General Georg Carl von Döbeln defeat the Russians, making von Döbeln a Swedish war hero
Covent Garden Theatre Royal destroyed by fire in London
The Royal Opera House (ROH) is a theatre in Covent Garden, central London. The building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site.
Political rights of Jews are suspended in the Duchy of Warsaw
Political rights of Jews are suspended in the Duchy of Warsaw
Holland Brigade fight a battle near Durango, Spain
The Dutch Brigade (Dutch: Hollandse Brigade) was a formation of the army of the Kingdom of Holland.
Osage Treaty / Treaty of Fort Clark, Osage Nation cedes territory in Missouri and Arkansas to the US
Osage Treaty / Treaty of Fort Clark, Osage Nation cedes territory in Missouri and Arkansas to the US
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1808?
- In 1808, there were 23 significant historical events. Notable events include African Benevolent Society (education) forms, Explorer William Clark (37) weds Julia Hancock in Fincastle, Virginia, Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his "The Third of May," which he paints in 1814.
- Who was born in 1808?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1808, including Jefferson Davis is born.