January 1 » John V is proclaimed King of Portugal and the Algarves in Lisbon.
January 16 » The Scottish Parliament ratifies the Act of Union, paving the way for the creation of Great Britain.
May 1 » The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain takes effect.
August 20 » The first Siege of Pensacola comes to an end with the failure of the British to capture Pensacola, Florida.
October 22 » Four British naval vessels run aground on the Isles of Scilly because of faulty navigation. In response, the first Longitude Act is enacted in 1714.
October 28 » The 1707 Hōei earthquake causes more than 5,000 deaths in Japan.
Day of marriage June 8, 1729
The temperature on June 8, 1729 was about 12.0 °C. Wind direction mainly northwest. Weather type: betrokken. Source: KNMI
November 9 » Spain, France and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Seville.
November 29 » Natchez Indians massacre 138 Frenchmen, 35 French women, and 56 children at Fort Rosalie, near the site of modern-day Natchez, Mississippi.
Day of death June 10, 1775
The temperature on June 10, 1775 was about 23.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south east. Weather type: betrokken. Special wheather fenomena: wat dauw. Source: KNMI
March 8 » An anonymous writer, thought by some to be Thomas Paine, publishes "African Slavery in America", the first article in the American colonies calling for the emancipation of slaves and the abolition of slavery.
March 23 » American Revolutionary War: Patrick Henry delivers his speech – "Give me liberty, or give me death!" – at St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia.
July 5 » The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
September 17 » American Revolutionary War: The Invasion of Canada begins with the Siege of Fort St. Jean.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
November 10 » The United States Marine Corps is founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Samuel Nicholas.
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