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Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers
1758Oct, 11

Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers

Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers, German physician and astronomer (d. 1840)
Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers (; German: [ˈɔlbɐs]; 11 October 1758 – 2 March 1840) was a German physician and astronomer.

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    French and Indian War

    Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
  • 12Jun

    Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

    French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia commences.
  • 26Jul

    Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

    French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
  • 25Aug

    Battle of Zorndorf

    Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
  • 14Oct

    Battle of Hochkirch

    Seven Years' War: Austria defeats Prussia at the Battle of Hochkirch.