MARCH 19, 1815: British Commodore Sir Edward Campbell Rich Owens arrives at Kingston, Upper Canada, to assume command of the British Royal Navy station from Commordore Sir James Yeo.
MARCH 20, 1815: Napoleon enters Paris and begins his 100 Day Rule.
MARCH 23, 1815: USS Hornet captures the HMS Penguin.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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