Historical Events
Britain Abolishes the Slave Trade
British Parliament abolishes the slave trade throughout the British Empire; penalty of £120 per slave introduced for ship captains
- First fare-paying, passenger railway service in the world established on the Oystermouth Railway in Swansea, Wales
Canning Foreign Secretary
George Canning becomes British Foreign Secretary
About March 25, 1807
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 217 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
