January 16 - Vermont declares its independence from New York becoming an independent country, a status it retained until it joined the United States as the 14th state in 1791
The code duello is adopted at the Clonmell Summer Assizes as the form for pistol duels in Ireland. It is quickly denounced and widely adopted throughout the English-speaking world.
... Canadian Music Hall of Fame honors Canadian musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The ceremony is held each year in Toronto as part of the Juno Awards. ...