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1785
| 1785 • The North Carolina General Assembly incorporates Lincolnton, North Carolina (named for American General Benjamin Lincoln) as the new county seat for Lincoln County. |
1813
Oct 17
Age: 28y
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birth of childPeter Switzer Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1813 • War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York begin. |
1872
Mar 9
Age: 87y
| 1872 • The Overland Telegraph is completed in Australia, providing a telegraphic link between Australia and the rest of the world for the first time. |