Deaths on June 24

Matthew Thornton

Died on June 24, 1803

Matthew Thornton, Irish-American judge and politician (b. 1714)

Matthew Thornton (March 3, 1714 – June 24, 1803) was an Irish-born Founding Father of the United States who signed the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire.

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Events on 1803

18 May

Treaty of Amiens
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
23 Sep

Battle of Assaye
Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
20 Oct

Louisiana Purchase
The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.

Deaths on June 24

Matthew Thornton

Died on June 24, 1803

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Events on 1803

Treaty of Amiens

Battle of Assaye

Louisiana Purchase