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1781 was a year.
Events
Dated
On 12 December, Melanie Bush arrived in Berkshire from 12 December 2003 and met her ancestor Henry Hallam. (AUDIO: Catch-1782)
Undated
William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. (PROSE: Neptune)
Johan Wessel's Anno 7603 was first published. (PROSE: The Adventuress of Henrietta Street)
Births and deaths
Francis Dashwood, the founder of the Hellfire Club, died. (AUDIO: Jago & Son)