Transit of Venus Observed
Rittenhouse leads observations of the transit of Venus in Pennsylvania for measurements of the Earth-Sun distance.
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1769 in United States of America
Explore 3 historical events and records for United States of America in 1769.
Historical records for United States of America in 1769
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Massachusetts House
Appointed Speaker to the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Speaker
Appointed Speaker to the Massachusetts House of Representatives
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