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James Ferguson (Scottish astronomer)
1776Nov, 17

James Ferguson (Scottish astronomer)

James Ferguson, Scottish astronomer and instrument maker (b. 1710)
James Ferguson (25 April 1710 – 17 November 1776) was a Scottish astronomer. He is known as the inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, as a striking instance of self education and as an itinerant lecturer.

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Events on 1776

  • 11Jun

    United States Declaration of Independence

    The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft a declaration of independence.
  • 8Jul

    Declaration of Independence of the United States

    Church bells (possibly including the Liberty Bell) are rung after John Nixon delivers the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence of the United States.
  • 9Jul

    Battle of Long Island

    George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in Manhattan, while thousands of British troops on Staten Island prepare for the Battle of Long Island.
  • 10Aug

    United States Declaration of Independence

    American Revolutionary War: Word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London.
  • 11Oct

    Battle of Valcour Island

    American Revolutionary War: Battle of Valcour Island: On Lake Champlain a fleet of American boats is defeated by the Royal Navy, but delays the British advance until 1777.