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L'Aigle (meteorite)
1803Apr, 26

Thousands of meteor fragments fall from the skies of L'Aigle, France; the event convinces European scientists that meteors exist.

L'Aigle is a L6 meteorite that fell on 26 April 1803 in Lower Normandy, France.

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Events on 1803

  • 18May

    Treaty of Amiens

    Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
  • 23Sep

    Battle of Assaye

    Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
  • 20Oct

    Louisiana Purchase

    The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.