World History: February 13 1601 The First British East India Company lead by John Lancaster departs from London. 1826 The American Temperance Society is established in Boston, advocating total abstinence from distilled beverages.

World History: February 13 1601 The First British East India Company lead by John Lancaster departs from London. 1826 The American Temperance Society is established in Boston, advocating total abstinence from distilled beverages.