1812 facts for kids

1812 was a leap year in the Gregorian calendar. This means it had an extra day, February 29th, making it 366 days long instead of 365. Many important things happened around the world in 1812.

Major Events of 1812

Agreements and Conflicts

• March 5 – Prussia and France signed an important agreement called the Treaty of Paris. This treaty helped shape the relationships between these countries.
• June 18 – A big conflict known as the War of 1812 began. This war was fought between the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
• December 30 – Another important agreement, the Convention of Tauroggen, was signed. This convention had a big impact on European politics.

Natural Disasters and Changes

• March 26 – A very strong earthquake hit Caracas in Venezuela. It caused a lot of damage and destruction in the city.
• The capital city of Finland was officially moved. It changed from Turku to Helsinki, which is still the capital today.

New States and Territories

• April 30 – Louisiana became the 18th state in the United States. This was an important step in the growth of the country.

Births

for more information, see Category:1812 births.

• February 12 – Charles Dickens, a famous English writer, was born. He wrote many classic books like Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol.

Deaths

for more information, see Category:1812 deaths.

Images for kids

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  March 16 – April 6: The Siege of Badajoz was a major battle.

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  Charles Dickens grew up to be a very famous writer.

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  Henry Wilson

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  Fernando Wood

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  Louisa Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn

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  Spencer Perceval

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  Mayer Amschel Rothschild

See also

In Spanish: 1812 para niños