Historical eventDecember 131769

Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College (campus pictured) was established by royal charter in present-day Hanover, New Hampshire.

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In context

When
Wednesday, December 13 1769257 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
18th century · 1760s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1769.

What happened

Dartmouth College (campus pictured) was established by royal charter in present-day Hanover, New Hampshire.

December 13 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  4. 1995Banat Air Flight 166
  5. 20012001 Indian Parliament attack
  6. 20022004 enlargement of the European Union
  7. 2003Iraq War
  8. 2007Treaty of Lisbon
  9. 20112011 Liège attack
  10. 2013Beyoncé
  11. 2019Jo Swinson

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When did Dartmouth College happen?

December 13 1769 — 257 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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