Events on June 18 in history

United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom (June 18, 1812)

The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison.

An Act Declaring War between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Dependencies Thereof and the United States of America and Their Territories was passed by the 12th United States Congress on June 18, 1812, thereby beginning the War of 1812. It was signed by James Madison, the 4th President of the United States.

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Events on 1812

27 Feb

Manuel Belgrano
Argentine War of Independence: Manuel Belgrano raises the Flag of Argentina in the city of Rosario for the first time.
26 Mar

Gerrymander
A political cartoon in the Boston Gazette coins the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection.
24 Jun

French invasion of Russia
Napoleonic Wars: Napoleon's Grande Armée crosses the Neman river beginning the invasion of Russia.
12 Jul

Upper Canada
The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario.
7 Sep

Battle of Borodino
French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, was fought near Moscow and resulted in a French victory.

Events on June 18 in history

United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom (June 18, 1812)

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Events on 1812

Manuel Belgrano

Gerrymander

French invasion of Russia

Upper Canada

Battle of Borodino