Deaths on April 16

Christian Mayer, Czech astronomer and educator (b. 1719)

Christian Mayer (20 August 1719 Mederitz – 16 April 1783 in Mannheim) was a Moravian-German Catholic priest, astronomer and teacher.

7 Feb

Great Siege of Gibraltar
American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
15 Mar

Newburgh Conspiracy
In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy. The plea is successful and the threatened coup d'état never takes place.
26 May

American Revolution
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrated the end of fighting in American Revolution.
22 Jun

Laki
A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France.
4 Dec

Fraunces Tavern
At Fraunces Tavern in New York City, U.S. General George Washington bids farewell to his officers.