jun 17, 1753 - British Museum is Founded

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British Museum: Founded on June 7, 1753, and opened to the public on January 15, 1759. The museum's foundation was based on the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, who had amassed a significant collection through various means, including the wealth generated from the slave trade and colonial exploitation​.

On 7 June 1753, King George II gave his royal assent to the Act of Parliament which established the British Museum

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