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1796Jun, 21

Richard Gridley

Richard Gridley, American soldier and engineer (b. 1710)
Richard Gridley (3 January 1710 – 21 June 1796) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a soldier and engineer who served for the British Army during the French and Indian Wars and for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

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  • 1Feb

    York, Upper Canada

    The capital of Upper Canada is moved from Newark to York.
  • 9Mar

    Joséphine de Beauharnais

    Napoléon Bonaparte marries his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais.
  • 15May

    Milan

    War of the First Coalition: Napoleon enters Milan in triumph.
  • 11Jul

    Jay Treaty

    The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty.
  • 17Nov

    Battle of the Bridge of Arcole

    French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Bridge of Arcole: French forces defeat the Austrians in Italy.