November 22, 1782 John de Mol, porcelein manufacturer, dies November 30, 1782 Britain signs agreement recognizing U.S. independence December 5, 1782 Martin Van Buren, Kinderhook NY, (D) 8th President (1837-41) December 14, 1782 Charleston, SC evacuated by British December 29, 1782 1st nautical almanac in U.S. published by Samuel Stearns, Boston