Historical Events British drive French forces from Abukir, Egypt 1801 Highlights About March 8, 1801 Day of the Week: SundayHow Long Ago? 220 years Leap Year: No Star Sign: Pisces Mar 7, 1801 Dates in History Mar 10, 1801 What Happened in 1801 United Kingdom Forms January 1, 1801 Thomas Jefferson Elected US President February 17, 1801 Tsar Goes a Step Too Far March 23, 1801 Battle of Copenhagen April 2, 1801