Samuel Langdon, American pastor, theologian, and academic (b. 1723)
Samuel Langdon (January 12, 1723 – November 29, 1797) was an American Congregational clergyman and educator. After serving as pastor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was appointed president of Harvard University in 1774. He held that post until 1780.
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- 13Jan
Action of 13 January 1797
French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulting in over 900 deaths. - 14Feb
Battle of Cape St Vincent (1797)
French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Cape St. Vincent: John Jervis, (later 1st Earl of St Vincent) and Horatio Nelson (later 1st Viscount Nelson) lead the British Royal Navy to victory over a Spanish fleet in action near Gibraltar. - 17Apr
Veronese Easter
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces. - 12May
Napoleon I of France
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon I of France conquers Venice. - 21Oct
USS Constitution
In Boston Harbor, the 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution is launched.