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Second Battle of Cancha Rayada
1818Mar, 16

In the Second Battle of Cancha Rayada, Spanish forces defeated Chileans under José de San Martín.

The Battle of Cancha Rayada (March 16, 1818), (also known in Chile as the Second Battle of Cancha Rayada or Surprise of Cancha Rayada) was fought in Chile between South American patriots and Spanish royalists, during the Osorio's campaign in the South American wars of independence. The result was a defeat for the patriot forces, weeks later the patriots take their rematch at the Battle of Maipú.

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  • 12Feb

    Chilean Declaration of Independence

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

    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).
  • 16Apr

    Rush-Bagot Treaty

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

    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.