Historical Events May 9 John Byron back in England after trip around the world May 22 Istanbul earthquake with estimated magnitude of 7.1, causes widespread extensive damage, followed by a significant tsunami Events in 1766 Famous Deaths May 5 Jean Astruc, French physician and scholar (b. 1684) May 8 Samuel Chandler, English non-conformist minister (b. 1693) Apr 1766 History by Year Jun 1766 Famous People Who Were Authors Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies