Births on June 3

Louis Faidherbe

Born on June 3, 1818

Louis Faidherbe, French general and politician, Governor of Senegal (d. 1889)

Louis Léon César Faidherbe (French pronunciation: [lwi leɔ̃ sezaʁ fedɛʁb]; 3 June 1818 – 29 September 1889) was a French general and colonial administrator. He created the Senegalese Tirailleurs when he was governor of Senegal.

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Events on 1818

12 Feb

Chilean Declaration of Independence
Bernardo O'Higgins formally approves the Chilean Declaration of Independence near Concepción, Chile.
4 Apr

Flag of the United States
The United States Congress adopts the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (then 20).
16 Apr

Rush-Bagot Treaty
The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada.
20 Apr

Trial by battle
The case of Ashford v Thornton ends, with Abraham Thornton allowed to go free rather than face a retrial for murder, after his demand for trial by battle is upheld.

Births on June 3

Louis Faidherbe

Born on June 3, 1818

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Events on 1818

Chilean Declaration of Independence

Flag of the United States

Rush-Bagot Treaty

Trial by battle