As of the start of 1785, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923. The Burmese Konbaung Dynasty annexes the Mrauk U …

Historical events from year 1785. Learn about 27 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1785 or search by date or keyword.

On July 6, 1785, the Continental Congress establishes the dollar as the official currency of the newly established United States, paving the way for a national monetary system.

Congress Lacks Power over Commerce. When American commissioners attempted to make trade arrangements with Britain, the British Ambassador refused, because any state could decline to …

May 20 - The Land Ordinance of 1785 is adopted by the United States Congress to raise money by selling land acquired from the Treaty of Paris and the Public Land Survey System is …

What happened in the year 1785 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1785.

1785 – The Northwest Indian War began between the United States and a confederation of numerous Native American tribes, with British support for control of the Northwest Territory.

Collection of famous and memorable historical events happened around the world in the year 1785, nicely categorized month wise and many more.

The Ordinance of 1785 was a significant legislative measure enacted by the Confederation Congress to establish a systematic approach to surveying and selling public lands in the newly …

Events from the year 1785 in the United States. January 7 – Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American John Jeffries travel from Dover, England to Calais, France in a hydrogen gas …