1762
Oct 11
1762 • October 5 – Battle of Manila: Troops of the British East India Company take Manila from the Spanish, leading to the British occupation of Manila and its being made an open port. |
1804
Jan 5
Age: 41y
birth of childThomas T Thornton North Carolina, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
1804 • The Nguyễn Dynasty Emperor Gia Long changes his country's official name from Đại Việt to Việt Nam. |
1834
Nov 10
Age: 72y