Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
British naval vessel HMS Royal George sank, and over 800 lives were lost.
George Washington created the Purple Heart medal that symbolizes military merit.
The opera 'Die Entführung aus dem Serail' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart premiered in Vienna, Austria.
After years of discussions, the US adopted the Great Seal national symbol, which features the iconic bald eagle.
The first US commercial bank, The Bank of North America, opened in Philadelphia.
