1773
May 27
| 1773 • Boston Tea Party: A group of American colonists, dressed as Mohawk Indians, steal aboard ships of the East India Company and dump their cargo of tea into Boston Harbor in protest against British tax policies. |
1762
Jan 1
| 1762 • French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau publishes his famous books, The Social Contract and Émile, or On Education |
1820
Age: 46y
| 1820 • Anchor coinage is issued for use in some British colonies. |
1850
Jun 3
Age: 77y
| 1850 • St. Mary’s Institute (the future University of Dayton) is founded in Dayton, OH. |