1770. William Beckford, one of the most popular mayors of London, died.
1773. George Juan, a Spanish knight of Malta, and an able mathematician, died. His writings have been translated into various languages.
1782. The British government sent Mr.
Woodyear in the Tiger man-of-war, to the West Indies to determine the longitude.
1783. About 300 American troops with fixed bayonets, surrounded the house in which congress was sitting, and demanded a redress of grievances.
1788. New Hampshire adopted the federal constitution, recommending amendments, being the ninth state to do so; votes 57 to 46.
1791. A flood near the Havanna, swept away 3,000 persons.
1792. An immense body, headed by Santerre, forced their way into the Tuilleries, and compelled Louis XVI to wear the red cap.
1797. Andrew Peter Bernstorff died; a German who settled in Denmark, became a distinguished statesman, and a great favorite with the people.
1797. Peter Thellusson, a rich London merchant, died. His will, devising lands to the amount of £4,500 per annum and £600,000 personal property to be funded to aid in liquidation of the national debt, gave rise to the act regulating devises.