A Year In History: 1769

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This Year in History:

1769

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

May 16

Virginia’s House of Burgesses criticizes taxation without representation

On May 16, 1769, Virginia’s House of Burgesses passes a resolution calling Britain’s taxes on the American colonies illegal. Though Virginia’s royal governor promptly fired back by disbanding the House…

American Revolution

July 16

First Catholic mission in California dedicated

Father Junípero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan missionary, founds the first Catholic mission in California on the site of present‑day San Diego. After Serra blessed his new outpost of Christianity in…

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Virginia’s House of Burgesses criticizes taxation without representation

First Catholic mission in California dedicated

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