The temperature on May 3, 1752 was about 9.0 °C. There was 22 mm of rainWind direction mainly south east. Weather type: regen zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
January 10 » American Revolution: Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense.
March 9 » The Wealth of Nations by Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith is published.
June 7 » Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress. The motion is seconded by John Adams and will lead to the United States Declaration of Independence.
July 12 » Captain James Cook begins his third voyage.
September 21 » Part of New York City is burned shortly after being occupied by British forces.
December 7 » Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, arranges to enter the American military as a major general.
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