jun 22, 1807 - The Chesapeake Affair
Description:
The U.S.S Chesapeake was new American built warship that gets approached by the British's HMS Leopard. The British Leopard orders to board the Chesapeake for a visit and search. The Chesapeake refuses and gets bombarded by the Leopard. The Leopard captures U.S sailors committing an act of war.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 22, 1807
Now
~ 218 years ago