2 November 1812

Napoleon’s armies are defeated at the Battle of Vyazma. The Battle of Vyazma took place on November 3, 1812, during Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow, as…

24 October 1812

The Battle of Maloyaroslavets takes place near Moscow. The Battle of Maloyaroslavets, fought on October 24, 1812, was one of the critical clashes during Napoleon’s…

2 May 1812

The Siege of Cuautla during the Mexican War of Independence ends with both sides claiming victory. The Mexican War of Independence was a pivotal conflict…

18 July 1812

The Treaties of Orebro end both the Anglo-Russian and Anglo-Swedish Wars. The Treaty of Orebro was signed on July 18, 1812, between Sweden and the…

26 March 1812

An earthquake devastates Caracas, Venezuela. The 1812 Caracas earthquake took place in Venezuela on March 26 on Maundy Thursday at 4:37 p.m. It measured 7.7…

3 November 1812

Napoleon’s army is defeated at the Battle of Vyazma. The Battle of Vyazma, occurred at the beginning of Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow. In this encounter,…

19 October 1812

Napoleon Bonaparte retreats from Moscow. The story of Napoleon’s advance to and retreat from Moscow, is one of the most pathetic in human history. Full…

3 September 1812

Twenty four settlers are killed during the Pigeon Roost Massacre in Indiana. On September 3, 1812, a war party of Native Americans made a surprise…