1761

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  • In Dutch Guayana a “state” formed by escaped slaves signs a treaty with the local governor
  • Opening of Matthew Boulton's Soho Manufactory.
  • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is published, in France.
  • June 6 - Transit of Venus occurred, and was observed from 120 locations around the globe.
  • The vizier Muhammad Abu al Kaylak, who had led the Funj army in wars, carries out a Sennar palace coup, relegating the sultan to a figurehead role. (History of Sudan (Coming of Islam to the Turkiyah))

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