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1803 in United States of America

Explore 3 historical events and records for United States of America in 1803.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1803

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March

1 March 1803

Unification

Jefferson, Thomas · Ohio · President of USA · Government / Republican Party Government

Ohio becomes the 17th State of the Union

October

31 October 1803

Sinking of USS Philadelphia

Decatur, Stephen · Tripoli · Warfare / Tripoli War

Stops the Philadelphia from becoming a pirate ship. Destroys the Philadelphia in Tripoli harbour after capture by Pasha Yusuf

31 October 1803

Sinking of USS Philadelphia - Decatur Raid

Decatur, Stephen · Tripoli · Warfare / Tripoli War

Decatur entered Tripoli harbour aboard Intrepid and burned USS Philadelphia on 16 February 1804 to deny her to Tripolitan forces.

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