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Ezra Cornell
1807Jan, 11

Ezra Cornell

Ezra Cornell, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Western Union and Cornell University (d. 1874)
Ezra Cornell (; January 11, 1807 – December 9, 1874) was an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist of English descent. He was the founder of Western Union and a co-founder of Cornell University. He also served as President of the New York Agriculture Society and as a New York State Senator.

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  • 7Feb

    Battle of Eylau

    Napoleonic Wars: Napoleon finds Bennigsen's Russian forces taking a stand at Eylau. After bitter fighting, the French take the town, but the Russians resume the battle the next day.
  • 19Feb

    Aaron Burr

    Former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason in Wakefield, Alabama and confined to Fort Stoddert.
  • 12Apr

    Fort Ricasoli

    The Froberg mutiny ends when the remaining mutineers blow up the magazine of Fort Ricasoli.
  • 22May

    Aaron Burr

    A grand jury indicts former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr on a charge of treason.
  • 20Jul

    Internal combustion engine

    Nicéphore Niépce is awarded a patent by Napoleon for the Pyréolophore, the world's first internal combustion engine, after it successfully powered a boat upstream on the river Saône in France.