9 April 1777Lieutenant ExaminationHoratio Nelson
Passes his examination for lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1777, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Passes his examination for lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia
Visits Tonga for a 2nd time. Impressed by the amiability of the people, names the islands the Friendly Islands
Serves as lieutenant aboard HMS Lowestoffe in the Caribbean.
Burke defends independent parliamentary judgment to Bristol electors.
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