Births on July 31

Friedrich Wöhler

Born on July 31, 1800

Friedrich Wöhler, German chemist and academic (d. 1882)

Friedrich Wöhler (German: [ˈvøːlɐ]) FRS(For) HFRSE (31 July 1800 – 23 September 1882) was a German chemist, known for his work in inorganic chemistry, being the first to isolate the chemical elements beryllium and yttrium in pure metallic form. He was the first to prepare several inorganic compounds including silane and silicon nitride.Wöhler is known for seminal contributions in organic chemistry, in particular the Wöhler synthesis of urea. His synthesis of the organic compound urea in the laboratory from inorganic substances contradicted the belief that organic compounds could only be produced by living organisms due to a "life force".

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14 May

Washington, D.C.
The process of the U.S. Government moving the United States capital city from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. begins.
14 Jun

Battle of Marengo
The French Army of First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte defeats the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo in Northern Italy and re-conquers Italy.
30 Aug

Slave rebellion
Gabriel Prosser postpones a planned slave rebellion in Richmond, Virginia, but is arrested before he can make it happen.
7 Oct

Robert Surcouf
French corsair Robert Surcouf, commander of the 18-gun ship La Confiance, captures the British 38-gun Kent inspiring the traditional French song Le Trente-et-un du mois d'août.
17 Nov

6th United States Congress
The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.

Births on July 31

Friedrich Wöhler

Born on July 31, 1800

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Slave rebellion

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