WHAT ALL HAPPENED JANUARY TO MAY 1797
Find out what all happened January to May 1797

The Battle of Neuwied – French victory against the Austrians. (18. April 1797)

French Revolutionary Wars: Sir Ralph Abercromby and a fleet of 18 British warships invade Trinidad. (18. February 1797)

French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulting in over 900 deaths. (13. January 1797)

Citizens of Verona, Italy, begin an eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces, which will end unsuccessfully. (17. April 1797)

The Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes. (2. March 1797)

The Riobamba earthquake strikes Ecuador, causing up to 40,000 casualties. (4. February 1797)

The modern Italian flag is first used. (7. January 1797)

The Last Invasion of Britain begins near Fishguard, Wales. (22. February 1797)

Sir Ralph Abercromby attacks San Juan, Puerto Rico, in what would be one of the largest invasions of the Spanish territories in America. (17. April 1797)

First Coalition: Napoleon I of France conquers Venice. (12. May 1797)

Colonel William Tate and his force of 1000-1500 soldiers surrender after the Last invasion of Britain. (25. February 1797)

French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Cape St. Vincent – John Jervis, (later 1st Earl of St Vincent) and Horatio Nelson (later 1st Viscount Nelson) lead the British Royal Navy to victory over a Spanish fleet in action near Gibraltar. (14. February 1797)