6 December 1768 December 5, 2015 Author: Staff The Encyclopedia Britannica is first published. Famous Words of Inspiration..."As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being." Carl Jung — Click here for more from Carl Jung Related posts: 25 August 1768 26 December 1996 6 December 2008 6 December 1907 6 December 1921 6 December 1884 16 December 1972 Categories: History Tags: 1768, 6 December