Births on May 22

William Sturgeon

Born on May 22, 1783

William Sturgeon, English physicist and inventor, invented the electromagnet and electric motor (d. 1850)

William Sturgeon (22 May 1783 – 4 December 1850) was an English physicist and inventor who made the first electromagnets, and invented the first practical British electric motor.

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Events on 1783

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.

Births on May 22

William Sturgeon

Born on May 22, 1783

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Events on 1783

Great Siege of Gibraltar

Newburgh Conspiracy

American Revolution

Laki

Fraunces Tavern