Births on September 21

John Loudon McAdam

Born on September 21, 1756

John Loudon McAdam, Scottish engineer (d. 1836)

John Loudon McAdam (23 September 1756 – 26 November 1836) was a Scottish civil engineer and road-builder. He was the inventor of "macadamisation", an effective and economical method of constructing roads.

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Events on 1756

20 Jun

Black Hole of Calcutta
A British garrison is imprisoned in the Black Hole of Calcutta.
30 Jul

Catherine Palace
In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers.
29 Aug

Seven Years' War
Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe.

Births on September 21

John Loudon McAdam

Born on September 21, 1756

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Events on 1756

Black Hole of Calcutta

Catherine Palace

Seven Years' War