Historical eventFebruary 91799
Quasi-War
Quasi-War: USS Constellation captured the French frigate Insurgente in a single-ship action in the Caribbean Sea.
In context
- When
- Saturday, February 9 1799227 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 18th century · 1790s
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.
At a glance
Dates: From 1799.
What happened
Quasi-War: USS Constellation captured the French frigate Insurgente in a single-ship action in the Caribbean Sea.
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When did Quasi-War happen?
February 9 1799 — 227 years ago, on a Saturday.
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