1792Events January 25 The London Corresponding Society is founded. February 20 The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by President George Washington. March 16 King of Sweden Gustav III Shot in the back by Jaco	1792 in literatureSee also 1791 in literature, other events of 1792, 1793 in literature, list of years in literature. Events Moliere's body is moved to the museum of French monuments New Books The Road to Ruin (play) Thomas Holcroft Caius Gracchus revolutionary play by Jos	1792 in scienceThe year 1792 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. See also 1791 in science, other events of 1792, 1793 in science and the list of years in science. Astronomy Franz Xaver, Baron Von Zach publishes "The Tables of t
1792 in musicSee also 1791 in music, other events of 1792, 1793 in music and the list of 'years in music'. Events April 13 Joseph Martin Kraus's Symphonie funebre is played at the funeral of Gustavus III of Sweden. Popular Music Classical Music Piano Sonata No. 19 in	1792 in CanadaSee also 1791 in Canada, other events of 1792, 1793 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'. Events Catherine II grants a monopoly of furs in Alaska to Grigorii Shelikov. Captain George Vancouver begins his explorations of the Pacific Coast. A large n	1792 in architectureSee also 1791 in architecture, other events of 1792, 1793 in architecture and the architecture timeline. Buildings October 13 Work begins on the White House, designed by James Hoban. Sir John Soane begins work on his house in London, now the Soane Museum.

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