The Virginia Gazette

Today in the 1770s: January 21

WILLIAMSBURG, January 21, 1775.
WEDNESDAY last being the day for celebrating the birth of her Majesty, his Excellency the Earl of Dunmore gave a ball and elegant entertainment at the Palace to a numerous company of Ladies and Gentlemen. The same day his Lordship's youngest daughter was baptised by the name of VIRGINIA.

Virginia Gazette (Dixon & Hunter) January 21, 1775
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Her majesty, Queen Charlotte, 1744-1818, married George III in 1761. Her birthday was actually May 19, but it was officially celebrated in January.

Sources: Hibbert

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