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James Madison is born

James Madison is born

James Madison is born

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Events Before

  1. Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)

    Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)

  2. Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, En

    Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England, acknowledged as the first international prizefight

  3. Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

    Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

  4. Minor earthquake in London

    Minor earthquake in London

  5. -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

    -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

Events After

  1. Betsy Ross is born

    Betsy Ross upholsterer, known for american upholsterer, was born on 1752-01-01. Elizabeth Griscom Ross, also known by her second and third married names, Ashburn and Claypoole, was an American…

  2. Britain and the British Empire, including the American colonies, adopt the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days bet

    Britain and the British Empire, including the American colonies, adopt the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days between September 3 and September 13

  3. East Indies invasion "Geldermalsen" leaves at Malacca: 92 killed

    East Indies invasion "Geldermalsen" leaves at Malacca: 92 killed

  4. Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism

    Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism

  5. Dutch States-General forbids export of windmills

    Dutch States-General forbids export of windmills

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