1780
Franz Friedrich Wilhelm von Fürstenberg founds the University of Münster
Franz Friedrich Wilhelm von Fürstenberg founds the University of Münster
1780 in History
16 events found for 1780
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1780
American Revolutionary War: In the largest defeat of the Continental Army, Charleston, South Carolina is taken by Britis
American Revolutionary War: In the largest defeat of the Continental Army, Charleston, South Carolina is taken by Britis
1780
The Cumberland Compact is signed by leaders of the settlers in the Cumberland River area of what would become the U
The Cumberland Compact is signed by leaders of the settlers in the Cumberland River area of what would become the U
1780
New England's Dark Day, an unusual darkening of the day sky, was observed over the New England states and parts of Canad
New England's Dark Day, an unusual darkening of the day sky, was observed over the New England states and parts of Canad
1780
American Revolutionary War: At the Waxhaws Massacre, the British continue attacking after the Continentals lay down thei
American Revolutionary War: At the Waxhaws Massacre, the British continue attacking after the Continentals lay down thei
1780
The anti-Catholic Gordon Riots in London leave an estimated 300 to 700 people dead
The anti-Catholic Gordon Riots in London leave an estimated 300 to 700 people dead
1780
American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly
American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly
1780
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Camden: The British defeat the Americans near Camden, South Carolina.
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Camden: The British defeat the Americans near Camden, South Carolina.
1780
James Cook's ship HMS Resolution returns to England (Cook having been killed on Hawaii during the voyage).
James Cook's ship HMS Resolution returns to England (Cook having been killed on Hawaii during the voyage).
1780
American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania,…
American Revolutionary War: Sugarloaf massacre: A small detachment of militia from Northampton County, Pennsylvania,…
1780
American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold gives the British the plans to West Point.
American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold gives the British the plans to West Point.
1780
American Revolutionary War: John André, a British Army officer, is hanged as a spy by the Continental Army.
American Revolutionary War: John André, a British Army officer, is hanged as a spy by the Continental Army.
1780
American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the…
American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the…
1780
The Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000–30,000 in the Caribbean.
The Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000–30,000 in the Caribbean.
1780
American Revolutionary War: The British-led Royalton raid is the last Native American raid on New England.
American Revolutionary War: The British-led Royalton raid is the last Native American raid on New England.
1780
The Great Hurricane of 1780 finishes after its sixth day, killing between 20,000 and 24,000 residents of the Lesser…
The Great Hurricane of 1780 finishes after its sixth day, killing between 20,000 and 24,000 residents of the Lesser…