Historical Events In 1778

Jan 04   In the year 1778 charles D J Eisen, French engraver/painter, dies at 57   

Jan 05   On this day in history fortunato Santini, composer   

Jan 10   Carolus Linaeus "Carl von Linne", Swedish botanist/explorer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

Jan 13   Anton Fischer, composer in the year 1778.   

Jan 18   On this day in history capt James Cook stumbles over Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian Islands)   

Jan 18   Captain Cook discovers what is now called the Hawiian Islands in the year 1778.   

Jan 18   Captain James Cook stumbles over Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian Islands) on this day in history.   

Jan 18   HMS Supply, first ship of Britain's "First Fleet" to Australia, reaches Botany Bay (Sydney) in the year 1778.   

Jan 20   In the year 1778 1st American military court martial trial begins, Cambridge, Mass   

Jan 20   The first American military court martial trial begins, Cambridge MA on this day in history.   

Jan 24   Charles F, duke of Berry/son of French king Charles X on this day in history.   

Jan 26   Ugo Foscolo, Italian poet (Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis) on this day in history.   

Jan 27   Piccinni's opera "Roland" premieres, Paris in the year 1778.   

Jan 31   Franz Anton graaf von Kolowrat, Austrian premiere of Bohemia (1848) in the year 1778.   

Feb 05   In the year 1778 articles of Confederation ratified by 1st state, South Carolina   

Feb 05   Articles of Confederation ratified by first state, South Carolina in the year 1778.   

Feb 05   In the year 1778 robert Peel, British PM (1834-46)/founder (Tories)   

Feb 06   England declares war on France in the year 1778.   

Feb 06   In the year 1778 france officially recognizes the new nation known as the United States of America.   

Feb 06   France recognizes US, signs treaty of aid in Paris (First US treaty). England immediately declares war on France in the year 1778.   

Feb 06   Ugo Foscolo, Italy, poet (Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis) in the year 1778.   

Feb 11   In the year 1778 on this day in 1778, some 300 people visit Voltaire following his return to Paris. Voltaire had been in exile for 28 years   

Feb 12   Franz Joseph Volkert, composer on this day in history.   

Feb 13   In the year 1778 fernando Sor, composer   

Feb 14   On this day in history "Stars & Stripes" arrives in foreign port for 1st time (France)   

Feb 14   Fernando Joseph Maria Sor, composer in the year 1778.   

Feb 14   On this day in history the Star and Stripes (U.S. flag) makes its first appearance at a foreign port, flying aboard the ship Ranger, as it arrives in France.   

Feb 15   Johann Gottlieb Gorner, composer, dies at 80 on this day in history.   

Feb 22   Rembrandt Peale, portrait/historical painter (Court of Death) on this day in history.   

Feb 23   Baron von Steuben joins Continental Army at Valley Forge in the year 1778.   

Feb 23   In the year 1778 baron von Steuben joins the Continental Army at Valley Forge   

Feb 25   Jose Francisco de San Martin, liberated Argentina, Chile and Peru in the year 1778.   

Feb 28   On this day in history rhode Island General Assembly authorizes enlistment of slaves   

Mar 05   Thomas A Arne, English composer (Alfred, Rule Britannia), dies at 67 in the year 1778.   

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Jan 03   Antoni Melchior FijaÅ‚kowski, Polish bishop (d. 1861) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Fortunato Santini, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 10   Carolus Linnaeus, Swedish botanist (naming plants & animals) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 13   Anton Fischer, composer was born in the year 1778.   

Jan 24   Charles F, duke of Berry/son of French king Charles X was born on this day in history.   

Jan 26   On this day in history birth of ugo Foscolo, Italian poet (Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis)   

Jan 31   Franz Anton graaf von Kolowrat, Austrian premiere of Bohemia (1848) was born in the year 1778.   

Feb 04   A. P. de Candolle, Swiss botanist (d. 1841) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 1778 charles D J Eisen, French engraver/painter, dies at 57   

Jan 10   On this day in history carolus Linaeus "Carl von Linne", Swedish botanist/explorer, dies at 70   

Feb 15   Johann Gottlieb Gorner, composer, dies at 80 in the year 1778.   

Feb 18   Joseph Marie Terray, French statesman (b. 1715) died in the year 1778.   

Feb 20   On this day in history death of laura Bassi, Italian scholar (b. 1711)   

Mar 05   Thomas A Arne, English composer (Alfred, Rule Britannia), dies at 67 in the year 1778.   

Mar 07   On this day in history death of charles De Geer, Swedish industrialist (b. 1720)   

Mar 13   On this day in history death of charles le Beau, French historian (b. 1701)