The temperature on August 19, 1770 was about 23.0 °C. Wind direction mainly southwest. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: veel dauw. Source: KNMI
February 20 » The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by United States President George Washington.
March 29 » King Gustav III of Sweden dies after being shot in the back at a midnight masquerade ball at Stockholm's Royal Opera 13 days earlier. He is succeeded by Gustav IV Adolf.
April 2 » The Coinage Act is passed establishing the United States Mint.
May 17 » The New York Stock Exchange is formed under the Buttonwood Agreement.
August 16 » Maximilien de Robespierre presents the petition of the Commune of Paris to the Legislative Assembly, which demanded the formation of a revolutionary tribunal.
September 11 » The Hope Diamond is stolen along with other French crown jewels when six men break into the house where they are stored.
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