Deaths on May 3

John Winthrop (educator)

Died on May 3, 1779

John Winthrop, American mathematician, physicist, and astronomer (b. 1714)

John Winthrop (December 19, 1714 – May 3, 1779) was an American mathematician, physicist and astronomer. He was the 2nd Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Harvard College.

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Events on 1779

14 Feb

Native Hawaiians
James Cook is killed by Native Hawaiians near Kealakekua on the Island of Hawaii.
24 Jun

Great Siege of Gibraltar
American Revolutionary War: The Great Siege of Gibraltar begins.
13 Aug

Attack on Pearl Harbor
American Revolutionary War: The Royal Navy defeats the Penobscot Expedition with the most significant loss of United States naval forces prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
23 Sep

Battle of Flamborough Head
American Revolution: John Paul Jones on board the USS Bonhomme Richard wins the Battle of Flamborough Head.
27 Sep

John Adams
The Continental Congress appoints John Adams to travel to France as minister plenipotentiary in charge of negotiating treaties of peace and commerce with Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War.

Deaths on May 3

John Winthrop (educator)

Died on May 3, 1779

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Events on 1779

Native Hawaiians

Great Siege of Gibraltar

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Battle of Flamborough Head

John Adams