Events on March 16 in history

Second Battle of Cancha Rayada (March 16, 1818)

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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Events on 1818

12 Feb

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

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).
16 Apr

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

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.

Events on March 16 in history

Second Battle of Cancha Rayada (March 16, 1818)

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Events on 1818

Chilean Declaration of Independence

Flag of the United States

Rush-Bagot Treaty

Trial by battle