Events on January 11 in history

Michigan Territory (January 11, 1805)

The Michigan Territory is created.

The Territory of Michigan was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from June 30, 1805, until January 26, 1837, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Michigan. Detroit was the territorial capital.

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Events on 1805

7 Apr

Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his Third Symphony, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
21 Oct

Battle of Trafalgar
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar: A British fleet led by Vice Admiral Lord Nelson defeats a combined French and Spanish fleet under Admiral Villeneuve.
1 Nov

War of the Third Coalition
Napoleon Bonaparte invades Austria during the War of the Third Coalition.
11 Nov

Battle of Dürenstein
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Dürenstein: Eight thousand French troops attempt to slow the retreat of a vastly superior Russian and Austrian force.
2 Dec

Battle of Austerlitz
War of the Third Coalition: Battle of Austerlitz: French troops under Napoleon Bonaparte decisively defeat a joint Russo-Austrian force.

Events on January 11 in history

Michigan Territory (January 11, 1805)

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Events on 1805

Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)

Battle of Trafalgar

War of the Third Coalition

Battle of Dürenstein

Battle of Austerlitz