Deaths on February 18

John Whitehurst

Died on February 18, 1788

John Whitehurst, English geologist and clockmaker (b. 1713)

John Whitehurst FRS (10 April 1713 – 18 February 1788), born in Cheshire, England, was a clockmaker and scientist, and made significant early contributions to geology. He was an influential member of the Lunar Society.

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Events on 1788

18 Jan

Botany Bay
The first elements of the First Fleet carrying 736 convicts from Great Britain to Australia arrive at Botany Bay.
26 Jan

Australia Day
The British First Fleet, led by Arthur Phillip, sails into Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) to establish Sydney, the first permanent European settlement on the continent. Commemorated as Australia Day.
6 Feb

United States Constitution
Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the United States Constitution.
23 May

United States Constitution
South Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution as the eighth American state.
21 Jun

Constitution of the United States
New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution of the United States and is admitted as the ninth state in the United States.

Deaths on February 18

John Whitehurst

Died on February 18, 1788

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