Births on May 27

Nathaniel Gorham

Born on May 27, 1738

Nathaniel Gorham, American merchant and politician, 14th President of the Continental Congress (d. 1796)

Nathaniel Gorham (May 27, 1738 – June 11, 1796; sometimes spelled Nathanial) was a Founding Father of the United States, politician, and merchant from Massachusetts. He was a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress and for six months served as the presiding officer of that body. He also attended the Constitutional Convention, served on its Committee of Detail, and was one of the signers of the United States Constitution.

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Events on 1738

15 Apr

George Frideric Handel
Serse, an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel receives its premiere performance in London, England.
24 May

Aldersgate Day
John Wesley is converted, essentially launching the Methodist movement; the day is celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day and a church service is generally held on the preceding Sunday.
25 May

Cresap's War
A treaty between Pennsylvania and Maryland ends the Conojocular War with settlement of a boundary dispute and exchange of prisoners.
20 Jul

Lake Michigan
Canadian explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye reaches the western shore of Lake Michigan.

Births on May 27

Nathaniel Gorham

Born on May 27, 1738

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Events on 1738

George Frideric Handel

Aldersgate Day

Cresap's War

Lake Michigan