15 July 1815 July 14, 2011 Author: Staff Napoléon Bonaparte surrenders on board the HMS Bellerophon. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate." Nathaniel Hawthorne — Click here for more from Nathaniel Hawthorne Related posts: 4 July 1569 Categories: History Tags: 15 July, 1815