Deaths on September 26

William Billings

Died on September 26, 1800

William Billings, American composer and educator (b. 1746)

William Billings (October 7, 1746 – September 26, 1800) is regarded as the first American choral composer, and leading member of the First New England School.

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Events on 1800

7 Jun

Saskatchewan River
David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba.
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.

Deaths on September 26

William Billings

Died on September 26, 1800

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Events on 1800

Saskatchewan River

Battle of Marengo

Slave rebellion

Robert Surcouf

6th United States Congress