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1731 - Birth of William Williams Lebanon Connecticut, US merchant (signed Declaration of Independence).

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1732 - David Rittenhouse is born; astronomer/inventor/mathematician (dies 1796).

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1736 - Pedro Vaz Rego composer, dies at age 63.

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1741 - Birth of José B da Gama Portuguese poet (O Uraguai).

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1756 - Birth of Joseph Gehot composer.

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1759 - British troops chase French out of Masulipatam India.

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1759 - François de La Croix composer, dies at age 76.

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1766 - First fire escape patented, wicker basket on a pulley and chain.

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1775 - Birth of Adam A earl von Neipperg Austrian General/Napoleon's wife Marie lover.

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1776 - Birth of Thaddaus Weigl composer.

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