Napoleon in 1815: The Escape from Elba

On February 26, 1815

Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from Elba.

Napoleon was originally exiled to Elba off the coast of Tuscany after abdicating his throne. Once this occurred, King Louis XVIII ascended the throne.

This Day in History - February 26

1935

Robert Watson-Watt demonstrated radar in Slough, England, UK.

1929

Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park was established after being signed off by President Calvin Coolidge.

1952

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill went public that Britain had its first atomic bomb and planned to test it in Australia by the end of the year.

1914

The HMHS Britannic, sister to the RMS Titanic, was launched at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

1839

The UK had its first Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

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