1762 - 1767 (4 years)
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| 1 | 1762 | - 1762: John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, 'created' the Sandwich. This Englishman was said to have been fond of gambling and, during a 24 hour gambling streak, he instructed a cook to prepare his food in such a way that it would not interfere with his game. The cook presented him with sliced meat between two pieces of toast. Perfect! This meal required no utensils and could be eaten with one hand, leaving the other free to continue the game.
- 1762: The Earl of Bute is appointed Prime Minister. He becomes very unpopular and employs a bodyguard
- 1762: Acad?mie Francaise recognises term 'millionaire'
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| 2 | 1763 | - 1763: Peace of Paris ends the Seven Years' War. Grenville ministry.
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| 3 | 1764 | - 1764: James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny
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| 4 | 1765 | - 1765: Rockingham ministry. The American Stamp Act raises taxes in the colonies in an attempt to make their defence self-financing
- 1765: Earliest known children's pop-up book
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| 5 | 1766 | - 1766: Chatham ministry. Repeal of the American Stamp Act
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