Pennsylvania becomes first US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only)
Pennsylvania becomes first US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only)
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1780. This year saw 22 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1780 Timeline
Pennsylvania becomes first US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only)
Pennsylvania becomes first US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only)
The Great Hurricane of 1780 hits Barbados and goes on to kill 20,000 to 30,000 people in the Caribbean, making it the de
The Great Hurricane of 1780 hits Barbados and goes on to kill 20,000 to 30,000 people in the Caribbean, making it the deadliest recorded hurricane in the Atlantic
US founding father Alexander Hamilton (25) weds Elizabeth Schuyler (23) at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York
US founding father Alexander Hamilton (25) weds Elizabeth Schuyler (23) at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York
Danish national anthem "Kong Kristian stod ved højen mast" first performed during a play at the Royal Danish Theatre in
Danish national anthem "Kong Kristian stod ved højen mast" first performed during a play at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
American Continental Congress establishes court of appeals
The Continental Congress was a series of legislative bodies, with some executive function, who acted as the Provisional Government for the Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain in North America, and the...
Battle of Cape St Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir George Rodney defeats Spanish squadron under Don Juan de Láng
Battle of Cape St Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir George Rodney defeats Spanish squadron under Don Juan de Lángara
The University of Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany is founded
The University of Münster (German: Universität Münster, until 2023 German: Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, WWU) is a public research university located in the city of Münster, North...
At about midday, near-total darkness descends on New England, now known to be caused by forest fires in Canada
At about midday, near-total darkness descends on New England, now known to be caused by forest fires in Canada
Battle of Waxhaw Creek: alleged massacre of 113 of Colonel Abraham Buford's continentals by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre
Battle of Waxhaw Creek: alleged massacre of 113 of Colonel Abraham Buford's continentals by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton's troops after the continentals raised a white flag
Anti-Catholic demonstration attacks parliament in London
Anti-Catholic demonstration attacks parliament in London
Gordon Riots: anti-Catholic riots across London, hundreds die and fires burn across the city
Gordon Riots: anti-Catholic riots across London, hundreds die and fires burn across the city
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 of Springfield, now of Millburn Township
Denmark declares neutrality, joining First League of Armed Neutrality to protect shipping
Denmark declares neutrality, joining First League of Armed Neutrality to protect shipping
Sweden joins the First League of Armed Neutrality
The First League of Armed Neutrality was an alliance of European naval powers between 1780 and 1783 which was intended to resist British attempts to inspect neutral shipping for French contraband...
British decisively defeat Americans in Battle of Camden, South Carolina
The Battle of Waxhaws (also known as the Waxhaws Massacre, Buford's Massacre, and Battle of Waxhaw Creek) was a military engagement which took place near Lancaster, South Carolina on May 29, 1780,...
HMS Resolution returns to England without Captain James Cook
HMS Resolution returns to England without Captain James Cook
The British are defeated by American militia near Kings Mountain, North Carolina
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive...
Royalton and Tunbridge, Vermont, experience the last major raid of the American Revolutionary War
Royalton and Tunbridge, Vermont, experience the last major raid of the American Revolutionary War
Samuel Williams and the first US astronomical expedition record an eclipse of the sun at Penobscot Bay
Samuel Williams and the first US astronomical expedition record an eclipse of the sun at Penobscot Bay
French-American force under Colonel LaBalme is defeated by Miami Chief Little Turtle
Little Turtle (Miami-Illinois: Mihšihkinaahkwa) (c.1747 — July 14, 1812) was a Sagamore (chief) of the Miami people, who became one of the most famous Native American military leaders.
Britain declares war on Holland
The Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (Dutch: Vierde Engels-Nederlandse Oorlog; 1780–1784) was a conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Dutch Republic.
Elizabeth Fry is born
Elizabeth Fry, English social reformer, known for english social reformer, was born on 1780-05-21.
William Blackstone dies
William Blackstone, English jurist, judge, and politician, known for english jurist, judge, and politician, died on 1780-02-14.
Events
The Great Hurricane of 1780 hits Barbados and goes on to kill 20,000 to 30,000 people in the Caribbean, making it the de
The Great Hurricane of 1780 hits Barbados and goes on to kill 20,000 to 30,000 people in the Caribbean, making it the deadliest recorded hurricane in the Atlantic
US founding father Alexander Hamilton (25) weds Elizabeth Schuyler (23) at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York
US founding father Alexander Hamilton (25) weds Elizabeth Schuyler (23) at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York
Danish national anthem "Kong Kristian stod ved højen mast" first performed during a play at the Royal Danish Theatre in
Danish national anthem "Kong Kristian stod ved højen mast" first performed during a play at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
Snowstorm hits George Washington's army at Morristown, New Jersey
American Continental Congress establishes court of appeals
The Continental Congress was a series of legislative bodies, with some executive function, who acted as the Provisional Government for the Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain in North America, and the...
Battle of Cape St Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir George Rodney defeats Spanish squadron under Don Juan de Láng
Battle of Cape St Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir George Rodney defeats Spanish squadron under Don Juan de Lángara
The University of Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany is founded
The University of Münster (German: Universität Münster, until 2023 German: Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, WWU) is a public research university located in the city of Münster, North...
At about midday, near-total darkness descends on New England, now known to be caused by forest fires in Canada
At about midday, near-total darkness descends on New England, now known to be caused by forest fires in Canada
Battle of Waxhaw Creek: alleged massacre of 113 of Colonel Abraham Buford's continentals by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre
Battle of Waxhaw Creek: alleged massacre of 113 of Colonel Abraham Buford's continentals by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton's troops after the continentals raised a white flag
Anti-Catholic demonstration attacks parliament in London
Anti-Catholic demonstration attacks parliament in London
Gordon Riots: anti-Catholic riots across London, hundreds die and fires burn across the city
Gordon Riots: anti-Catholic riots across London, hundreds die and fires burn across the city
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 of Springfield, now of Millburn Township
Denmark declares neutrality, joining First League of Armed Neutrality to protect shipping
Denmark declares neutrality, joining First League of Armed Neutrality to protect shipping
Sweden joins the First League of Armed Neutrality
The First League of Armed Neutrality was an alliance of European naval powers between 1780 and 1783 which was intended to resist British attempts to inspect neutral shipping for French contraband...
British decisively defeat Americans in Battle of Camden, South Carolina
The Battle of Waxhaws (also known as the Waxhaws Massacre, Buford's Massacre, and Battle of Waxhaw Creek) was a military engagement which took place near Lancaster, South Carolina on May 29, 1780,...
HMS Resolution returns to England without Captain James Cook
HMS Resolution returns to England without Captain James Cook
The British are defeated by American militia near Kings Mountain, North Carolina
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive...
Royalton and Tunbridge, Vermont, experience the last major raid of the American Revolutionary War
Royalton and Tunbridge, Vermont, experience the last major raid of the American Revolutionary War
Samuel Williams and the first US astronomical expedition record an eclipse of the sun at Penobscot Bay
Samuel Williams and the first US astronomical expedition record an eclipse of the sun at Penobscot Bay
French-American force under Colonel LaBalme is defeated by Miami Chief Little Turtle
Little Turtle (Miami-Illinois: Mihšihkinaahkwa) (c.1747 — July 14, 1812) was a Sagamore (chief) of the Miami people, who became one of the most famous Native American military leaders.
Britain declares war on Holland
The Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (Dutch: Vierde Engels-Nederlandse Oorlog; 1780–1784) was a conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Dutch Republic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1780?
- In 1780, there were 22 significant historical events. Notable events include Pennsylvania becomes first US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only), The Great Hurricane of 1780 hits Barbados and goes on to kill 20,000 to 30,000 people in the Caribbean, making it the de, US founding father Alexander Hamilton (25) weds Elizabeth Schuyler (23) at Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York.
- Who was born in 1780?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1780, including Elizabeth Fry is born.
- Who died in 1780?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1780, including William Blackstone dies.