| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Feb 11 |
Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia |
Feb 14 |
Dutch governor Falck and King Keerthisiri Rajasinghe of Kandy sign Treaty of Batticaloa |
Mar 5 |
Don Antonio de Ulloa takes possession of Louisiana Terr from French |
Mar 8 |
Willem V (18) becomes governor of United Provinces |
Mar 17 |
Britain repeals the Stamp Act |
Apr 8 |
1st fire escape patented, wicker basket on a pulley & chain |
May 9 |
John Byron back in England after trip around the world |
Jul 9 |
British premier Rockingham resigns |
Jul 18 |
Society of the Dutch Literary forms |
Nov 10 |
The last Colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University). |
Nov 25 |
Pope Clement XIII warns On dangers of anti-Christian writings |
Dec 5 |
London auctioneers Christie's hold their first sale |
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