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Historical Events in January 1779

  • Jan 11 Ching-Thang Khomba is crowned King of Manipur.

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Jan 17 Captain James Cook's last notation in Discovery's ship's log

Explorer James Cook
Explorer
James Cook

AppointmentAppointment of Interest

Jan 18 John Dickinson is appointed a delegate for Delaware to the Continental Congress

Founding Father of the United States John Dickinson
Founding Father of the United States
John Dickinson
  • Jan 23 Charles Messier catalogs M56 (globular cluster in Lyra)
  • Jan 31 Charles Messier adds M57 (Ring Nebula in Lyra) to his catalog

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