5 events found for 1783
American Revolutionary War: Colbert's Raid: A Spanish garrison under Captain Jacobo du Breuil defeat British irregulars
Three-Fifths Compromise: The first instance of black slaves in the United States of America being counted as three-fifth
First United Empire Loyalists reach Parrtown (later called Saint John, New Brunswick), Canada, after leaving the United
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrates the end of fighting in the American Revolutionary W
The Montgolfier brothers publicly demonstrate their montgolfière (hot air balloon)