Historical Events Nov 30 Britain signs agreement recognizing US independence Famous Birthdays Nov 1 F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1827-28), born in Skelton-on-Ure, Yorkshire, England (d. 1859) Nov 13 Esaias Tegnér, Swedish writer (Frithjof's Saga), born in Kyrkerud, Sweden (d. 1846) Born in 1782 Famous Deaths Nov 22 John Barueth, vicar/pamphleter, dies Nov 22 John de Mol, Dutch porcelain manufacturer, dies at 56 Oct 1782 History by Year Dec 1782 What Happened in 1782 Battle of the SaintesApril 12, 1782 Grand Assault on GibraltarSeptember 13, 1782