### March 24 On March 24, 1804, I, Alexander Hamilton, was involved in the most famous event of my life—the fatal duel against Aaron Burr. Though it ended in tragedy, I had some fun leading up to it. At the time, both Burr and I were living in Manhattan. On that day, we had an early start, as my carriage came to pick me up at 4:30 a.m. to take me to Weehawken, New Jersey for the duel. On the way there, I stopped for breakfast and even joked about the duel with some friends! I also made sure to bring a bottle of wine for the participants to enjoy when the event concluded. When I arrived, I engaged in some small talk with Burr and his seconds. We talked of everything from music to politics — all as a way to ease the tension. Alas, the duel was inevitable. I missed my shot, while Burr fired a lethal bullet, and I passed away later that evening. Though this was one of the most tragic days of my life, the events that led up to it were filled with humor and fun facts.