March 2nd, 1797

Horace Walpole, English politician and writer (born in 1717) dies on March 02, 1797.

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Events around March 02, 1797

March 4th, 1797

Event

In the first ever peaceful transfer of power between elected leaders in modern times, John Adams is sworn in as President of the United States, succeeding George Washington.