Historical Events In 1768
Sunday, 05 July 2020
Jan 01 Jean-Laurent Krafft, composer, dies at 73 in the year 1768.
Jan 09 On this day in history philip Astley stages the first modern circus in London.
Jan 10 Charles Cressent, French court furniture maker, dies at 82 on this day in history.
Jan 10 On this day in history james Varicick, 1st AME Zion Bishop
Jan 28 On this day in history frederick VI, Danish king (1808-39); lost Norway to Sweden (1814)
Jan 28 In the year 1768 john Wainwright, composer, dies at 44
Feb 04 On this day in history maurits C van Hall, Dutch ruler of Heicop & Boeicop, lawyer/politician
Feb 11 On this day in history samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes
Feb 12 In the year 1768 francis II, Florence Italy, last Holy Roman emperor (1792-1806)
Feb 15 On this day in history 1st mustard manufactured in America advertised, Philadelphia
Feb 15 First mustard manufactured in America advertised, Philadelphia on this day in history.
Feb 15 On this day in history jozef B Cannaert, [Olim], Flemish lawyer
Feb 20 1st American chartered fire insurance company opens (Penn) on this day in history.
Feb 20 In the year 1768 first American chartered fire insurance company receives charter (Pennsylvania)
Mar 03 Nicola Antonio Porpora, composer, dies at 81 in the year 1768.
Mar 12 Carolus Antonius Fodor, composer on this day in history.
Mar 13 In the year 1768 charles Louis WJ van Keverberg, Dutch civil servant
Mar 14 In the year 1768 vigilio Blasio Faitello, composer, dies at 58
Mar 18 In the year 1768 lawrence Sterne, writer (Sentimental Journey France & Italy), dies
Mar 21 Jan J Mauricius, Dutch governor-gen of Suriname (1742-51), dies at 75 in the year 1768.
Mar 21 Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Fourier, mathematician/Egyptologist in the year 1768.
Apr 05 In the year 1768 1st US Chamber of Commerce forms (New York NY)
Apr 05 1st US Chamber of Commerce forms (NYC) on this day in history.
Apr 07 Karl Theodor Toeschi, composer in the year 1768.
Apr 07 On this day in history michel Mathieu, composer, dies at 78
Apr 11 Fire destroys one-third of the town of Montreal on this day in history.
Apr 19 Adrian H Haworth, English entomologist/botanist in the year 1768.
Apr 19 Filippo della Valle, Italian sculptor, dies at about 70 on this day in history.
Apr 20 Giovanni AC Canaletto, Italian painter/cartoonist (Rialto), dies at 70 on this day in history.
May 02 Jean-Louis M Alibert, French dermatologist in the year 1768.
May 10 John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticizing King George III. This action provokes rioting in London in the year 1768.
May 16 Cornelis Writer, fleet supervisor, dies at about 81 in the year 1768.
May 17 Caroline, Brunswick, Queen Consort of King George IV in the year 1768.
May 20 Dolley Dandridge Payne Madison, 1st lady (1809-17) in the year 1768.
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