January 28 » The Russian Academy of Sciences is founded in St. Petersburg by Peter the Great, and implemented by Senate decree. It is called the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences until 1917.
April 7 » Premiere performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's St John Passion, BWV245, at St. Nicholas Church, Leipzig.
November 11 » Joseph Blake, alias Blueskin, a highwayman known for attacking "Thief-Taker General" (and thief) Jonathan Wild at the Old Bailey, is hanged in London.
December 7 » Tumult of Thorn: Religious unrest is followed by the execution of nine Protestant citizens and the mayor of Thorn (Toruń) by Polish authorities.
Day of death January 23, 1776
The temperature on January 23, 1776 was about -2 °C. Wind direction mainly northeast. Weather type: omtrent helder. Source: KNMI
July 12 » Captain James Cook begins his third voyage.
August 2 » The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place.
September 10 » American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.
September 21 » Part of New York City is burned shortly after being occupied by British forces.
November 16 » American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.
November 20 » American Revolutionary War: British forces land at the Palisades and then attack Fort Lee. The Continental Army starts to retreat across New Jersey.
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