WHAT ALL HAPPENED SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 1810
Find out what all happened September to November 1810

First Government Junta in Chile. Though supposed to rule only in the absence of the king, it is in fact the first step towards independence from Spain, and is commemorated as such. (18. September 1810)

Sweden declares war on its ally the United Kingdom to begin the Anglo-Swedish War, although no fighting ever takes place. (17. November 1810)

The Tonquin sets sail from New York Harbor with 33 employees of John Jacob Astor's newly created Pacific Fur Company on board. After a six-month journey around the tip of South America, the ship arrives at the mouth of the Columbia River and Astor's men establish the fur-trading town of Astoria, Oregon. (8. September 1810)

A new Act of Succession is adopted by the Riksdag of the Estates and Jean Baptiste Bernadotte becomes heir to the Swedish throne. (26. September 1810)

With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. (16. September 1810)

First Oktoberfest: The Bavarian royalty invites the citizens of Munich to join the celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. (12. October 1810)

The Berners Street Hoax was perpetrated by Theodore Hook in the City of Westminster, London. (27. November 1810)

United States annexes the former Spanish colony of West Florida. (27. October 1810)

Sarah Booth debuts at the Royal Opera House. (23. November 1810)