360What happened in 1776?
6 moments from 1776 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- History · 4 July 1776
The United States declares independence
On 4 July 1776, representatives of thirteen American colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing their separation from Britain and the birth of the United States. Largely written by Thomas Jefferson, it stated that all men are created equal with rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Americans celebrate the date as Independence Day.
- 1776 · from The 18th century: Enlightenment, steam and a new Saudi state
US Declaration of Independence
- 4 July 1776 · from The United States declares independence
Declaration adopted
- 1776 · from The 1770s: a new nation and a new economics
US Declaration of Independence
- 1776 · from The 1770s: a new nation and a new economics
Wealth of Nations published
- 1776 · from James Watt patents his improved steam engine
First commercial Boulton and Watt engines