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What Happened on April 2, 1801

Historical Events

Battle of Copenhagen

Napoleonic Wars: The British led by Horatio Nelson destroy the Danish fleet in the naval Battle of Copenhagen

Famous Deaths

  • Thomas Dadford Junior, British canal engineer (b. circa 1761)
Died in 1801 1801 Highlights

About April 2, 1801

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 223 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries