Historical Events
Britain Abolishes the Slave Trade
British Parliament abolishes the slave trade throughout the British Empire; penalty of £120 per slave introduced for ship captains
- First fare-paying, passenger railway service in the world established on the Oystermouth Railway in Swansea, Wales
Canning Foreign Secretary
George Canning becomes British Foreign Secretary
About March 25, 1807
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 217 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
