A patent granted to Henry Johnson and John Walter of the Times for stereotype or logographic printing.
"First Balloon Ascension." See xiv, [163].
1784. Treaty of peace between England and Holland.
Founding of the first daily newspaper in America, at Philadelphia.
The scandal of the Diamond Necklace in France.
In Ireland the Peep-o'-Day Boys make their appearance.
Iceland for nearly twelve months desolated by an irruption of Hecla.
1785. Negotiations between the United States and Spain for free navigation of the Mississippi.
John Adams, first minister of the United States to England, received by the King.
Establishment of the Philippine Company in Spain.