Historical Events In 1768

Jan 01   On this day in history jean-Laurent Krafft, composer, dies at 73   

Jan 09   In the year 1768 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   Maurits C van Hall, Dutch ruler of Heicop & Boeicop, lawyer/politician on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1768 first mustard manufactured in America advertised, Philadelphia   

Feb 15   On this day in history jozef B Cannaert, [Olim], Flemish lawyer   

Feb 20   In the year 1768 1st American chartered fire insurance company opens (Penn)   

Feb 20   First American chartered fire insurance company receives charter (Pennsylvania) on this day in history.   

Mar 03   Nicola Antonio Porpora, composer, dies at 81 in the year 1768.   

Mar 12   Carolus Antonius Fodor, composer in the year 1768.   

Mar 13   Charles Louis WJ van Keverberg, Dutch civil servant on this day in history.   

Mar 14   Vigilio Blasio Faitello, composer, dies at 58 on this day in history.   

Mar 18   Lawrence Sterne, writer (Sentimental Journey France & Italy), dies in the year 1768.   

Mar 21   In the year 1768 jan J Mauricius, Dutch governor-gen of Suriname (1742-51), dies at 75   

Mar 21   Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Fourier, mathematician/Egyptologist in the year 1768.   

Apr 05   1st US Chamber of Commerce forms (New York NY) on this day in history.   

Apr 05   On this day in history 1st US Chamber of Commerce forms (NYC)   

Apr 07   In the year 1768 karl Theodor Toeschi, composer   

Apr 07   Michel Mathieu, composer, dies at 78 on this day in history.   

Apr 11   Fire destroys one-third of the town of Montreal in the year 1768.   

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 in the year 1768.   

May 02   In the year 1768 jean-Louis M Alibert, French dermatologist   

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 on this day in history.   

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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Jan 07   On this day in history birth of joseph Bonaparte, King of Naples (d. 1844)   

Jan 10   On this day in history birth of james Varicick, 1st AME Zion Bishop   

Jan 28   On this day in history birth of frederick VI, Danish king (1808-39); lost Norway to Sweden (1814)   

Feb 04   Maurits C van Hall, Dutch ruler of Heicop & Boeicop, lawyer/politician was born on this day in history.   

Feb 12   Francis II, Florence Italy, last Holy Roman emperor (1792-1806) was born on this day in history.   

Feb 13   Édouard Adolphe Casimir Joseph Mortier, French marshal (d. 1835) was born on this day in history.   

Feb 15   On this day in history birth of jozef B Cannaert, [Olim], Flemish lawyer   

Mar 12   Carolus Antonius Fodor, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Jean-Laurent Krafft, composer, dies at 73 in the year 1768.   

Jan 10   Charles Cressent, French court furniture maker, dies at 82 in the year 1768.   

Jan 28   On this day in history john Wainwright, composer, dies at 44   

Feb 01   Sir Robert Rich, 4th Baronet, British cavalry officer (b. 1685) died on this day in history.   

Feb 02   Robert Smith, English mathematician (b. 1689) died in the year 1768.   

Feb 08   George Dance the Elder, English architect (b. 1695) died in the year 1768.   

Feb 17   Arthur Onslow, English politician (b. 1691) died on this day in history.   

Mar 01   Hermann Samuel Reimarus, German philosopher and writer (b. 1694) died on this day in history.