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Historical Events in September 1807

Aaron Burr Acquitted of Treason

Sep 1 Aaron Burr acquitted of charges of plotting to set up an empire

Battle of Copenhagen

Sep 2 The Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark from surrendering its fleet to Napoleon.

North River Steamboat

Sep 4 Robert Fulton begins operating scheduled passenger service on his steamboat between New York and Albany