January 1 » Bouvet Island, the world's remotest island is discovered by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier.
February 17 » The Battle of Vasai commences as the Marathas move to invade Portuguese-occupied territory.
February 23 » At York Castle, the outlaw Dick Turpin is identified by his former schoolteacher. Turpin had been using the name Richard Palmer.
March 22 » Nader Shah occupies Delhi in India and sacks the city, stealing the jewels of the Peacock Throne.
September 9 » Stono Rebellion, the largest slave uprising in Britain's mainland North American colonies prior to the American Revolution, erupts near Charleston, South Carolina.
November 20 » Start of the Battle of Porto Bello between British and Spanish forces during the War of Jenkins' Ear.
Day of marriage June 10, 1759
The temperature on June 10, 1759 was about 17.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south-southeast. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
January 11 » The first American life insurance company, the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Presbyterian Ministers and of the Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of the Presbyterian Ministers (now part of Unum Group), is incorporated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
January 15 » The British Museum opens to the public.
July 25 » French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
September 18 » French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed.
November 25 » An earthquake hits the Mediterranean destroying Beirut and Damascus and killing 30,000-40,000.
December 31 » Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum and starts brewing Guinness.
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