Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia (d. 1801)
Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia (Russian: Александра Павловна: 9 August 1783 [OS 29 July] at Tsarskoye Selo – 16 March 1801 in Buda) was a daughter of Emperor Paul I of Russia and sister of emperors Alexander I and Nicholas I. She married Archduke Joseph of Austria, Palatine (Governor) of Hungary. Her marriage was the only Romanov-Habsburg marital alliance to date.
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- 7Feb
Great Siege of Gibraltar
American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of Gibraltar. - 15Mar
Newburgh Conspiracy
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy. The plea is successful and the threatened coup d'état never takes place. - 26May
American Revolution
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrated the end of fighting in American Revolution. - 22Jun
Laki
A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France. - 4Dec
Fraunces Tavern
At Fraunces Tavern in New York City, U.S. General George Washington bids farewell to his officers.