Encyclopedia Virginia (Virginia Humanities)

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Technology Inventions

Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin

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History Modern

English settlers establish Jamestown, Virginia

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History Modern

George Washington born in Virginia

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History Modern

Patrick Henry demanded liberty, or death

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Science Mathematics

The pope reforms the calendar

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Science Mathematics

The Gregorian calendar began, skipping ten days

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Science Mathematics

The Gregorian calendar took effect

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History Modern

Abolitionist John Brown Was Executed

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History Modern

Nat Turner's Rebellion Began in Virginia

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History Modern

Three Ships Set Sail to Found Jamestown

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History Modern

The Jamestown Massacre took place

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