Major events of 1812

By Samuel.Zazueta

  • January 19: British storm Ciudad Rodrigo, Portugal

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    Major events of 1812

  • April 6: British repulsed at Badajoz, Spain

  • June: Baltimore Riots start against anti-war Federalists

  • : Madison's recommendation to Congress to declare war over sailor's rights and British support of western frontier tribes.

  • : House of Representatives passes war bill

  • : Senate passes House bill Madison signs War Bill.

  • U.S. President Madison declares war or Great Britain.

  • June 24: Napoleon invades Russia

  • July 1: US doubles Customs Duties

  • U.S. General Hull invades Upper Canada at Sandwich across from Detroit

  • July 17: British forces from Fort St. Joseph capture Fort Michilimackinac

  • June 23: USS President vs. HM Frigate Belvidera

  • July 22: Wellington's famous victory at Salamanca

  • August 5: Battle of Brownstown

  • August 8: Battle of Maguaga

  • August 13: British Army enter Madrid

  • August 15: Fort Dearborn massacre

  • August 16: British forces under Brock capture Fort Detroit.

  • August 19: USS Constitution vs. HM Frigate Guerriere

  • September 3 : Indian attack at Pigeon Roost Creek

  • September 4: Indians attack Fort Harrison

  • September 5: Indians attack Fort Madison

  • September 6: Indians attack Fort Wayne

  • September 16: Americans fail in capturing batteaux convey at Toussiant Island of the St. Lawrence River

  • September: Baltimore Riots finish

  • September 21: American attack and capture village of Gananoque in the Thousand Islands area

  • October 9: Two British schooners captured off Fort Erie; small skirmish near Fort Erie

  • October 13: Battle of Queenston Heights and death of Brock and Macdonnell

  • November 28: U.S. invasion attempt at Frenchman's Creek repulsed.

  • December 18: Battle of Mississnewa

  • December 26: Royal Navy expands blockade to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays