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   On this day in history charles Cressent, French court furniture maker, dies at 82   

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

Jan 28   In the year 1768 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   Samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes on this day in history.   

Feb 12   On this day in history francis II, Florence Italy, last Holy Roman emperor (1792-1806)   

Feb 15   In the year 1768 1st mustard manufactured in America advertised, Philadelphia   

Feb 15   First mustard manufactured in America advertised, Philadelphia in the year 1768.   

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   First American chartered fire insurance company receives charter (Pennsylvania) in the year 1768.   

Mar 03   On this day in history nicola Antonio Porpora, composer, dies at 81   

Mar 12   In the year 1768 carolus Antonius Fodor, composer   

Mar 13   In the year 1768 charles Louis WJ van Keverberg, Dutch civil servant   

Mar 14   Vigilio Blasio Faitello, composer, dies at 58 in the year 1768.   

Mar 18   On this day in history lawrence Sterne, writer (Sentimental Journey France & Italy), dies   

Mar 21   On this day in history jan J Mauricius, Dutch governor-gen of Suriname (1742-51), dies at 75   

Mar 21   Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Fourier, mathematician/Egyptologist on this day in history.   

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

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

Apr 07   On this day in history karl Theodor Toeschi, composer   

Apr 07   On this day in history michel Mathieu, composer, dies at 78   

Apr 11   In the year 1768 fire destroys one-third of the town of Montreal   

Apr 19   In the year 1768 adrian H Haworth, English entomologist/botanist   

Apr 19   Filippo della Valle, Italian sculptor, dies at about 70 in the year 1768.   

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 on this day in history.   

May 10   On this day in history john Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticizing King George III. This action provokes rioting in London.   

May 16   Cornelis Writer, fleet supervisor, dies at about 81 in the year 1768.   

May 17   In the year 1768 caroline, Brunswick, Queen Consort of King George IV   

May 20   Dolley Dandridge Payne Madison, 1st lady (1809-17) in the year 1768.   

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Jan 07   Joseph Bonaparte, King of Naples (d. 1844) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 10   James Varicick, 1st AME Zion Bishop was born on this day in history.   

Jan 28   In the year 1768 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 in the year 1768.   

Feb 12   In the year 1768 birth of francis II, Florence Italy, last Holy Roman emperor (1792-1806)   

Feb 13   On this day in history birth of Édouard Adolphe Casimir Joseph Mortier, French marshal (d. 1835)   

Feb 15   Jozef B Cannaert, [Olim], Flemish lawyer was born on this day in history.   

Mar 12   In the year 1768 birth of carolus Antonius Fodor, composer   

Jan 01   Jean-Laurent Krafft, composer, dies at 73 on this day in history.   

Jan 10   On this day in history charles Cressent, French court furniture maker, dies at 82   

Jan 28   John Wainwright, composer, dies at 44 on this day in history.   

Feb 01   Sir Robert Rich, 4th Baronet, British cavalry officer (b. 1685) died in the year 1768.   

Feb 02   Robert Smith, English mathematician (b. 1689) died on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history death of hermann Samuel Reimarus, German philosopher and writer (b. 1694)