Today in History for May 1768
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 1 of 1
10th - John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticizing King George III. This action provokes rioting in London.
Famous Birthdays
Birthdays 1 - 5 of 5
2nd - Jean-Louis M Alibert, French dermatologist
3rd - Charles Tennant, Scottish chemist and industrialist (d. 1838)
17th - Caroline, Brunswick, Queen Consort of King George IV
17th - Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, English general (d. 1854)
20th - Dolley Dandridge Payne Madison, 1st lady (1809-17)
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 2 of 2
16th - Cornelis Writer, fleet supervisor, dies at about 81
27th - Johann M Fleischmann, German/Dutch stamp/letter designer, dies
