1766 - What happened in 1766 ?

March 1766

Wednesday 05:

Antonio de Ulloa, the first Spanish governor of Louisiana, arrives in New Orleans.

Tuesday 18:

American Revolution: The British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act, which was very unpopular in the British colonies.

November 1766

Monday 10:

The last Colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).

December 1766

Friday 05:

In London, James Christie holds his first sale (he later founded Christie's, the world's oldest auction house).