Events in 1800

January 1, 1800

Evolution of Coal Mining Machinery

The transformation of coal mining from manual labor to mechanized processes, marking a revolutionary change in industrial history through technological innovations from the 1800s onwards.

January 7, 1800

Birth of Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Summerhill, New York. Born to farmer parents Nathaniel Fillmore and Phoebe Millard, his humble beginnings marked the start of a journey that would lead him to the nation's highest office.

February 17, 1800

Jefferson's Presidential Election

Thomas Jefferson's victory in the 1800 presidential election marked a pivotal moment in American history, resulting in the first peaceful transfer of power between opposing political parties and establishing key democratic principles.

October 1, 1800

Spain Returns Mississippi River to France

Through the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, Spain returned control of the Mississippi River and Louisiana Territory to France, marking the end of 38 years of Spanish dominance in the region. This secret agreement set the stage for the Louisiana Purchase.