1767
| 1767 • Construction begins on Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina. The construction proves more expensive than initially expected, leading the government to increase local taxes. This stirs resentment among some North Carolinians and helps prolong the War of the Regulation. |
1762
Jan 1
| 1762 • French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau publishes his famous books, The Social Contract and Émile, or On Education |
1820
Age: 53y
| 1820 • A Proclamation, signed "By order of the Committee of Organisation for forming a Provisional Government", begins the "Radical War" in Scotland. |
1821
Nov 18
Age: 54y
| 1821 • Jarvis Island is discovered by the crew of the Eliza Frances. |