What Happened in November 1796

Historical Events

John Adams Elected

Nov 3 John Adams elected as 2nd president of the United States of America

Battle of Arcole

Nov 17 Battle of Arcole: French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte defeat an Austrian force led by József Alvinczi after a 3 day battle at Arcole, Republic of Venice

Events in 1796

Famous Birthdays

Nov 6 George Back, English sea officer and explorer (North Canada), born in Stockport, Cheshire (d. 1878)
Nov 14 Carlo Conti, Italian composer, born in Arpino, Lazio, Papal States (now Italy) (d. 1868)
Nov 19 Johann Wilhelm Mangold, German composer, born in Darmstadt, Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1875)
Nov 30 Carl Loewe, German composer, born in Löbejün, Germany (d. 1869)

Born in 1796