Timeline Friday 19 May 1780

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Friday 19 May 1780

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Events on Friday 19 May 1780 1

1780 Dark Day in New England Midday darkness covers the northeast of North America On 19 May a thick darkness fell over New England and parts of Canada at midday, probably caused by smoke from forest fires. Candles were needed at noon and many took it as a religious omen.

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