In the year 1737, French scientists publish the first study of correlating past weather conditions with an examination of tree rings (Feb 27), the oldest existing English language newspaper in the world, The News Letter, is founded in Belfast, Ireland (Sep 1), Benjamin Franklin creates the first city-paid force, the Philadelphia Police Force, the direct male line of the Medici family becomes extinct, Richmond, Virginia is founded - and all these fine people were born: Continue reading