Events in History May 14 British government disbands Americans import duty on tea Birthdays in History May 7 Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia, Duchess of York and Albany, born in Charlottenburg, Germany (d. 1820) May 12 Manuel de Godoy 'Prince of the Peace', Spanish statesman, 1st Secretary of State of Spain, born in Badajoz, Spain (d. 1851) 1766 Pure History by Year 1768 Historical Figures Authors Civil Rights Activists Inventors Kings Revolutionaries Scientists