This Day in History

Napoleon Defeated at Waterloo

On June 18, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte faced a crushing defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium. This decisive battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and led to Napoleon’s final exile to the remote island of Saint Helena. The coalition forces, led by the Duke of Wellington from Britain and General Gebhard Leberecht […]

Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812

On January 8th, 1815, the Battle of New Orleans took place, marking a decisive American victory against British forces in the War of 1812. This battle became a symbol of American resilience.