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Events on November 29 in history

1783Nov, 29

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey.

The 1783 New Jersey earthquake occurred on November 29 in the Province of New Jersey. With a magnitude estimated at 5.3, it stands as the most powerful earthquake to occur in the state.

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Events on 1783

  • 7Feb

    Great Siege of Gibraltar

    American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
  • 15Mar

    Newburgh Conspiracy

    In an emotional speech in Newburgh, New York, George Washington asks his officers not to support the Newburgh Conspiracy. The plea is successful and the threatened coup d'état never takes place.
  • 26May

    American Revolution

    A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrated the end of fighting in American Revolution.
  • 22Jun

    Laki

    A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France.
  • 25Nov

    Treaty of Paris (1783)

    American Revolutionary War: The last British troops leave New York City three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris.