Births on September 25

Nicholas Van Dyke (governor)

Born on September 25, 1738

Nicholas Van Dyke, American lawyer and politician, 7th Governor of Delaware (d. 1789)

Nicholas Van Dyke (September 25, 1738 – February 19, 1789) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, and politician from New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware. He served in the Delaware General Assembly, in the Continental Congress, where he signed the Articles of Confederation, and as president of Delaware.

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Events on 1738

15 Apr

George Frideric Handel
Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel receives its premiere performance in London, England.
24 May

Aldersgate Day
John Wesley is converted, essentially launching the Methodist movement; the day is celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day and a church service is generally held on the preceding Sunday.
25 May

Cresap's War
A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange of prisoners.
20 Jul

Lake Michigan
Canadian explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye reaches the western shore of Lake Michigan.

Births on September 25

Nicholas Van Dyke (governor)

Born on September 25, 1738

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Events on 1738

George Frideric Handel

Aldersgate Day

Cresap's War

Lake Michigan