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Birth of William Murdoch Who Pioneered the Use of Coal-Gas Lighting In, 1792 in Partnership With James Watt and Mathew Boulton.

August 21, 1754

Birth of William Murdoch who pioneered the use of coal-gas lighting in, 1792 in partnership with James Watt and Mathew Boulton.

Death of Robin Downes

William Bligh, Cornish man, Mutiny on the Bounty fame was born.