February 11 Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia February 14 Dutch governor Falck signs Treaty of Batticaloa with rebels March 5 Don Antonio de Ulloa takes possession of Louisiana Terr from French March 8 Willem V (18) becomes governor of United Provinces March 17 Britain repeals Stamp Act March 18 Britain repeals the Stamp Act April 8 1st fire escape patented, wicker basket on a pulley and chain May 9 John Byron back in England after trip around the world July 9 English premier Rockingham resigns July 18 Society of the Dutch Literary forms November 25 Pope Clement XIII warns On dangers of anti-Christian writings December 5 London auctioneers Christie's hold their 1st sale
