1879 - Yes, date unknown
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Date |
Event(s) |
| 1 | 1766 | - 1766—1766: Start of 'composite' national records on rainfall in the UK
- 5 Dec 1766—5 Dec 1766: Christie's auction house founded in London by James Christie
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| 2 | 1767 | - 1767—1767: Newcomen's steam pumping engine perfected by James Watt
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