What happened in 1810
6 entries recorded for 1810, listed by date. That was 216 years ago.
1810 at a glance
- Years ago
- 216 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 19th century
- Decade
- 1810s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 6
- Breakdown
- 6 historical events
April
- April 27
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven composed his Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, better known as "Für Elise" , one of his most popular compositions.
May
- May 25
Primera Junta
The Primera Junta, the first independent government in Argentina, was established in an open cabildo in Buenos Aires, marking the end of the May Revolution.
June
- June 7
Mariano Moreno
Journalist Mariano Moreno published Argentina's first newspaper, the Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres.
July
- July 3
Mauritius campaign of 1809–1811
Mauritius campaign of 1809–1811: A French frigate squadron under Guy-Victor Duperré defeated a convoy of three British East Indiamen near the Comoro Islands.
August
- August 27
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleonic Wars: The French Navy defeated the Royal Navy, preventing them from capturing the harbour of Grand Port on Mauritius.
November
- November 29
Napoleonic Wars
Napoleonic Wars: British troops rendezvoused at Grand Baie to launch an invasion of Isle de France, now known as Mauritius.
Questions about 1810
What happened in 1810?
This site records 6 entries for 1810, including Ludwig van Beethoven on April 27. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1810?
216 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1810 turns 216 this year.
Which century is 1810 in?
1810 falls in the 19th century, in the 1810s.
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