When was it published?

November 17, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News November 17, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Kings Birthday, Anniversary Celebration, Cannon Salute, Illumination, Fireworks, Loyalty Demonstration

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On Friday last, the anniversary of King George's 76th birthday was celebrated in Boston with flag displays, cannon salutes from Castle William and local batteries, evening illuminations of public buildings, fireworks, and a loyal gathering of council and gentlemen.

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Friday last being the Anniversary of his Majesty's Birth Day, when he enter'd the 76th Year of his Age; the same was observ'd here by the usual Display of the Colours of the Forts, and Shipping, &c. a Discharge of Cannon of Castle-William, and the several Batteries of this Town and Charlestown, &c. In the Evening the Province House, Court House and several other Houses were beautifully illuminated, and many Fire works played off. The Council and a Number of other Gentlemen, civil and military, met together at the Council Chamber, and drank the usual Healths with the greatest Demonstrations of Loyalty and Joy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration

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Kings Birthday Anniversary Celebration Cannon Salute Illumination Fireworks Loyalty Demonstration

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

Friday Last

Outcome

observed with demonstrations of loyalty and joy

Event Details

Anniversary of his Majesty's Birth Day celebrated by display of colours from forts and shipping, discharge of cannon from Castle-William and batteries of this Town and Charlestown, evening illuminations of Province House, Court House and other houses, fireworks, and gathering of Council and gentlemen at Council Chamber to drink healths.