Historical Events
Edward Gibbon's Inspiration
Edward Gibbon observes a group of friars singing in the ruined Temple of Jupiter in Rome, which inspires him to begin work on The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
1764 Highlights
About October 15, 1764
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 259 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra