Famous Deaths Nicholas Repnin, Russian statesman (b. 1734) Died in 1801 1801 Highlights About May 12, 1801 Day of the Week: TuesdayHow Long Ago? 223 years Leap Year: No Star Sign: Taurus May 11, 1801 Dates in History May 14, 1801 What Happened in 1801 United Kingdom FormsJanuary 1, 1801 Thomas Jefferson Elected US PresidentFebruary 17, 1801 Tsar Goes a Step Too FarMarch 23, 1801 Battle of CopenhagenApril 2, 1801
