The British ship HMS Minotaur sunk, killing 480 people.
A royal wedding occurred in Munich, which is considered to be the first-ever Oktoberfest event.
The people of Colombia declared their independence from Spain.
King Louis I of Holland abdicated in favor of his son Napoléon Louis.
John Jacob Astor established the Pacific Fur Company.
Beethoven composed his famous short piano piece, 'Für Elise.'
