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January 19: British storm Ciudad Rodrigo, Portugal
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Period: to
Major events of 1812
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April 6: British repulsed at Badajoz, Spain
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June: Baltimore Riots start against anti-war Federalists
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: Madison's recommendation to Congress to declare war over sailor's rights and British support of western frontier tribes.
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: House of Representatives passes war bill
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: Senate passes House bill Madison signs War Bill.
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U.S. President Madison declares war or Great Britain.
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June 24: Napoleon invades Russia
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July 1: US doubles Customs Duties
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U.S. General Hull invades Upper Canada at Sandwich across from Detroit
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July 17: British forces from Fort St. Joseph capture Fort Michilimackinac
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June 23: USS President vs. HM Frigate Belvidera
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July 22: Wellington's famous victory at Salamanca
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August 5: Battle of Brownstown
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August 8: Battle of Maguaga
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August 13: British Army enter Madrid
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August 15: Fort Dearborn massacre
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August 16: British forces under Brock capture Fort Detroit.
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August 19: USS Constitution vs. HM Frigate Guerriere
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September 3 : Indian attack at Pigeon Roost Creek
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September 4: Indians attack Fort Harrison
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September 5: Indians attack Fort Madison
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September 6: Indians attack Fort Wayne
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September 16: Americans fail in capturing batteaux convey at Toussiant Island of the St. Lawrence River
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September: Baltimore Riots finish
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September 21: American attack and capture village of Gananoque in the Thousand Islands area
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October 9: Two British schooners captured off Fort Erie; small skirmish near Fort Erie
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October 13: Battle of Queenston Heights and death of Brock and Macdonnell
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November 28: U.S. invasion attempt at Frenchman's Creek repulsed.
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December 18: Battle of Mississnewa
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December 26: Royal Navy expands blockade to Chesapeake and Delaware Bays