What Happened in 1783

Calabrian Earthquake of 1783

February 5 This earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 7.0, affected a large area including most of the southern Italian peninsula and shook... Read more

Congress Ratifies Peace With Great Britain

On this day in 1783, the Continental Congress of the United States officially ratifies the preliminary peace treaty with Great Britain that was... Read more

Revolutionary War Ends

The Continental Congress ratified preliminary articles of peace ending the Revolutionary War with Great Britain on April 15, 1783. International... Read more

Battle Of Cuddalore

The Battle of Cuddalore was a battle between a British fleet under Admiral Sir Edward Hughes and a slightly smaller French fleet under the Bailli... Read more

Treaty of Paris

The treaty document was signed at the Hôtel de York – which is now 56 Rue Jacob – by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay (representing the... Read more

Treaty Of Paris Is Ratified

The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, ratified by the Congress of the Confederation on January 14, 1784 and by the King of Great... Read more

British Evacuate New York

In mid-August 1783, Sir Guy Carleton received orders from London for the evacuation of New York City. He told the President of the Continental... Read more

George Washington Resigns His Commission As Commander-In-Chief Of The Continental Army

George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army on December 23, 1783, in the senate chamber of the... Read more

Washington Resigns as Commander

On this day in 1783, following the signing of the Treaty of Paris, General George Washington resigns as commander in chief of the Continental Army... Read more