Historical Events
Event of Interest
Edward Gibbon observes a group of friars singing in the ruined Temple of Jupiter in Rome, which inspires him to begin work on The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Edward Gibbon
1764 Highlights
About October 15, 1764
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 255 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra