1813. Death of Léger Félicité Sonthonax:
“Originally from the department of Ain, lawyer [Sonthonax] became attached to the Girondins and
was associated with Polvérel. His first stay in Saint Domingue lasted nearly two years
(September 1792 to June 1794); he returned there as agent commissioner of the Directory
in April 1796 and was expelled by Toussaint Louverture (22 August 1793). At his
back in France, he sat on the Council of 500. Deported after 18 Brumaire, he did not
was not long in returning to Paris, but soon retired to his [department] where he
died.”
1915. Landing of the American Marines at Port-au-Prince:
The landing was carried out without resistance. The only soldier who dared to challenge the invader
by refusing to leave his post and apparently fired on them was eliminated without
peine.
1942. Creation of the Haitian Coast Guard:
Founded by a decree-law of President Elie Lescot, the Coast Guard had to
mission to monitor and protect the coasts of Haiti. After the adventure of April 24
1970, this corps was renamed "Haitian Navy".
2001. Attack against the National Police of Haiti (PNH):
Attacks on the National Police Academy and police stations
Mirebalais, from Hinche and des Belladères and who, among the police officers, made five (5)
deaths including the administrative director of the Police Academy, Commissioner Jean
Eddy Cantave, and fourteen (14) wounded.