February 29 » King Alaungpaya founds Konbaung Dynasty, the last dynasty of Burmese monarchy.
April 20 » Start of Konbaung–Hanthawaddy War, a new phase in the Burmese Civil War (1740–57).
June 15 » Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity (traditional date, the exact date is unknown).
September 2 » Great Britain, along with its overseas possessions, adopts the Gregorian calendar.
September 14 » The British Empire adopts the Gregorian calendar, skipping eleven days (the previous day was September 2).
Day of marriage July 28, 1775
The temperature on July 28, 1775 was about 20.0 °C. Wind direction mainly east by south. Weather type: omtrent helder. Special wheather fenomena: veel dauw. Source: KNMI
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.
April 19 » American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
July 8 » The Olive Branch Petition is signed by the Continental Congress of the Thirteen Colonies of North America.
September 25 » American Revolution: Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec sets off.
October 13 » The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy).
December 9 » American Revolutionary War: British troops lose the Battle of Great Bridge, and leave Virginia soon afterward.
Day of death July 24, 1790
The temperature on July 24, 1790 was about 17.0 °C. Wind direction mainly west. Weather type: zeer betrokken. Source: KNMI
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