As of the start of 1769, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. On May 16, 1769, Virginia's House of Burgesses passes a …

Historical events from year 1769. Learn about 15 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1769 or search by date or keyword.

1769 Virginia''s Resolutions. The Virginia House of Burgesses passed resolutions condemning Britain''s actions against Massachusetts, and stating that only Virginia''s governor and …

What happened in the year 1769 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1769.

April 13 – James Cook arrives in Tahiti, on the ship HM Bark Endeavour, preparing for the 1769 Transit of Venus observed from Tahiti on June 3. After the voyage, the data is found to be …

1769 - In March, merchants in Philadelphia join the boycott of British trade goods. In May, a set of resolutions written by George Mason is presented by George Washington to the Virginia …

The year 1769 was a time of exciting discoveries and important inventions around the world. Explorers sailed to new lands, scientists made breakthroughs, and new technologies began to …

Year 1769 (MDCCLXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 11 day slower Julian …

July 14, 1769 - José de Gálvez sends Spanish missionaries into California to begin the establishment of missions at San Diego and Monterey. There would be twenty-one missions …