Timeline July 1803

Events in July 1803 2

• 1803 Robert Emmet leads Irish uprising Failed rebellion against British rule in Dublin Robert Emmet led a short-lived uprising in Dublin aiming to seize the city and spark a wider rebellion against British rule. The rising collapsed within hours amid disorganization and violence. Emmet was captured soon after and executed for treason.
• 1803 Surrey Iron Railway opens World's first public railway begins operation The Surrey Iron Railway opened between Wandsworth and Croydon in England, allowing any operator to run horse-drawn wagons on its tracks for a toll. It is generally regarded as the world's first public railway, open to all users rather than a single company. It carried goods rather than passengers.