1782 facts for kids
The year 1782 was a time of big changes around the world. Many important events happened, from new banks opening to major battles and new inventions. Let's explore some of the key moments from this exciting year!
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1750s 1760s 1770s – 1780s – 1790s 1800s 1810s |
| Years: | 1779 1780 1781 – 1782 – 1783 1784 1785 |
Important Events of 1782
- On January 7, the first commercial bank in America, called the Bank of North America, opened its doors.
- Just a week later, on January 15, Robert Morris, who was in charge of money for the U.S. Congress, suggested creating a national place to make coins, called a mint. He also suggested using a decimal system for money, like we do today.
- On February 5, Spanish forces won a victory against British forces and took control of Minorca, an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
- A sad event happened on March 8 in Ohio. White militiamen killed 90 Native Americans (29 men, 27 women, and 34 children) in a place called Gnadenhutten. This was done in revenge for attacks by another Native American group.
- On April 6, Rama I became the new king of Thailand. He took over after King Taksin was removed from power.
- A big naval battle took place on April 12. A British fleet led by Admiral Sir George Rodney defeated a French fleet in the Battle of the Saintes in the West Indies.
- In Switzerland, on June 18, Anna Goldi was sentenced to death. This was the last time someone was legally sentenced for witchcraft.
- On August 7, George Washington ordered the creation of a special award for soldiers. It was called the Badge of Military Merit. This award is now known as the "Purple Heart" and honors soldiers wounded in battle.
- The American Revolutionary War was coming to an end. On November 30, representatives from the United States and Kingdom of Great Britain signed early peace agreements in Paris. These agreements were later made official in the Treaty of Paris.
- In London, a new "Foot Patrol" was created to help keep the public safe.
- Two brave people, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries, tried to cross the English Channel in a hot-air balloon.
- The British parliament decided to extend James Watt's special right to his steam engine invention until the year 1800.
Images for kids
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King Taksin the Great of Thonburi
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William Crawford
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See also
In Spanish: 1782 para niños
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