Deaths on March 20

Benjamin Truman

Died on March 20, 1780

Benjamin Truman, English brewer and businessman (b. 1699)

Sir Benjamin Truman (1699/1700 – 20 March 1780) was an English entrepreneur and brewer during the 18th century. He is notable for the expansion of the Truman Brewery in the Spitalfields area of east London.

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Events on 1780

16 Jan

Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1780)
American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cape St. Vincent.
17 Mar

Saint Patrick's Day
American Revolution: George Washington grants the Continental Army a holiday "as an act of solidarity with the Irish in their fight for independence".
21 Sep

Benedict Arnold
American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold gives the British the plans to West Point.
23 Sep

Benedict Arnold
American Revolution: British Major John André is arrested as a spy by American soldiers exposing Benedict Arnold's change of sides.
24 Sep

West Point
Benedict Arnold flees to British Army lines when the arrest of British Major John André exposes Arnold's plot to surrender West Point.

Deaths on March 20

Benjamin Truman

Died on March 20, 1780

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Events on 1780

Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1780)

Saint Patrick's Day

Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold

West Point