Births on March 12

Jane Pierce

Born on March 12, 1806

Jane Pierce, American wife of Franklin Pierce, 15th First Lady of the United States (d. 1863)

Jane Means Pierce (née Appleton; March 12, 1806 – December 2, 1863), wife of President Franklin Pierce, was the first lady of the United States from 1853 to 1857. Disliking politics, she was unhappy in the role, often unable to perform her duties, as she suffered from poor health as well as grief for the death in childhood of all three of their sons.

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Events on 1806

23 Mar

Corps of Discovery
After traveling through the Louisiana Purchase and reaching the Pacific Ocean, explorers Lewis and Clark and their "Corps of Discovery" begin their arduous journey home.
27 Jun

British invasions of the River Plate
British forces take Buenos Aires during the first British invasions of the River Plate.
12 Aug

British invasions of the River Plate
Santiago de Liniers, 1st Count of Buenos Aires re-takes the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina after the first British invasion.
8 Oct

Congreve rocket
Napoleonic Wars: Forces of the British Empire lay siege to the port of Boulogne in France by using Congreve rockets, invented by Sir William Congreve.
9 Oct

War of the Fourth Coalition
Prussia begins the War of the Fourth Coalition against France.

Births on March 12

Jane Pierce

Born on March 12, 1806

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Events on 1806

Corps of Discovery

British invasions of the River Plate

British invasions of the River Plate

Congreve rocket

War of the Fourth Coalition