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1736

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1736

South America & Caribbean:Events of this year in this region influencing Louisiana.
North America:Scarlet fever in New England.
Europe: Britain repeals witchcraft laws as Pope Clement XII condems Freemasons. A chronometer is invented that helps fix longitude and when combined with the quadrant from 1731 gives precise locations. First successful appendectemy on record. theatre by Voltaire; Opera by Handel; painting by Hogarth. Sale of gin is banned in London
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Charity Hospital is founded in New Orleans.Distinguished members of the community several from the Superior Council, and the parish vicar constitute a board of ten members. They will meet every three years to examine the hospital s accounts, revise policies and appoint four directors.
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Pierre Sidrac, Dugue de Boisbriand
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