The year 1802 was notable for several significant events in history. It marked the establishment of the first public library in the United States, the Library Company of Philadelphia, which aimed to provide access to books for the general public. Additionally, the Napoleonic Wars were ongoing, influencing political dynamics across Europe. In the realm of science, 1802 saw the discovery of the element Titanium by the British chemist William Gregor. This year also witnessed the signing of the Treaty of Amiens, which temporarily ended hostilities between Great Britain and France, bringing a brief period of peace in Europe.