Historical Events
Assassination of Spencer Perceval
John Bellingham, a Liverpool merchant who assassinated British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval on May 11, is hung for the crime at the Old Bailey in London
Famous Deaths
John Bellingham
John Bellingham, English merchant who assassinated British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval, executed by hanging at 42 or 43
1812 Highlights
About May 18, 1812
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
