Births on December 7

Allan Cunningham, Scottish author and poet (d. 1842)

Allan Cunningham (7 December 1784 – 30 October 1842) was a Scottish poet and author.

14 Jan

Ratification Day (United States)
American Revolutionary War: Ratification Day, United States - Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain.
23 Aug

State of Franklin
Western North Carolina (now eastern Tennessee) declares itself an independent state under the name of Franklin; it is not accepted into the United States, and only lasts for four years.
22 Oct

Kodiak Island
Russia founds a colony on Kodiak Island, Alaska.