Halleys Comet
Edmund Halley determines that the orbital elements of a comet which had appeared in 1682, were nearly the same as those of two comets which had appeared in 1531 and 1607, Halley thus concludes that they are the same comet.
Historical events in 1758
69 historical records
March 17583 historical events
Halleys Comet
Edmund Halley returns, as predicted in 1682, Halley's Comet last appeared in the inner Solar System in 1986 and will next appear in mid-2061.
Halleys Comet
Halley's Comet is the best-known short-period comet and is visible from Earth every 75 to 76 years.
April 17584 historical events
Capture of Schweidnitz
Prussia captures Schweidnitz
Battle of Bengal
Takes part in the Battle of Bengal
Capture of Saint-Louis
British forces capture the ill-defended fort of Saint-Louis in Senegal
Invasion of West Africa
British forces capture the ill-defended fort of Saint-Louis in Senegal
May 17584 historical events
Death of Benedict XIV
Death of Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini
Birth of Maximilien Francois Marie Isidore Robespierre
Birth of Maximilien Francois Marie Isidore Robespierre
Birth of Andre Massena
Birth of Andre Massena
Siege of Olmutz
1st day of the siege of Olmutz
June 17584 historical events
Siege of Louisborg
Leads the attack on Quebec rowing into Freshwater Cove
Battle of Krefeld
Defeats the French
Battle of Krefeld
The Battle of Krefeld
Battle of Olmutz
A supply convoy is wiped out by General Loudon, his troops retreat to Konigratz
July 17584 historical events
Siege of Carillon
Defeated by the French at Carillon
Capture of London
Captures Fort Niagra
Siege of Louisborg
Helps capture Louisberg on Cape Breton Island to move up the St Lawrence
Capture of Cape Bretton
Captures Cape Bretton Island
August 17582 historical events
Battle of Zorndorf
Russia takes East Prussia & makes Konigsberg swear loyalty to Empress Elizabeth. Only problems of supply force the Russians back to Russia. Frederick wins an inconclusive victory
Capture of Frontenac
Captures Fort Frontenac at the entrance to the St Lawrence
September 17584 historical events
Dismissal
Abercromby is recalled from Canada
Family
Edmund Nelson is father of Horatio Nelson and rector of Burnham Thorpe.
Family
Catherine Suckling Nelson is mother of Horatio Nelson.
Birth of Horatio Nelson
Birth of Horatio Nelson, son of Reverend Edmund Nelson and Catherine Suckling.
October 17582 historical events
Battle of Hochkirk
Frefericks Army is forced to escape via a route opened up by von Ziethenss cavalry
Battle of Hochkirk
Frefericks Army is forced to escape via a route opened up by von Ziethenss cavalry. Austria wins the Battle of Hochkirk & Frederick keeps Saxony & Silesia
November 17582 historical events
Capture of Duquesne
Occupies Fort Duquesne
Capture of Fort Duquesne
Leads Swiss mercernaries who help the British capture Fort Duquesne
December 17585 historical events
Halley's Comet Return
Calculates perturbations that help predict the return of Halley's Comet under Newtonian gravity.
Halleys Comet
Halleys prediction of the comets return proved to be correct, although it was not seen until as late as 25 December 1758 by Johann Georg Palitzsch, a German farmer and amateur astronomer
Halley's Comet Return
Observes the predicted return of Halley's Comet, confirming Newtonian celestial mechanics.
Halleys Comet
Halleys prediction of the comets return proved to be correct, although it was not seen until 25 December 1758, by Johann Georg Palitzsch, a German farmer and amateur astronome
Halley's Comet
Halley's predicted comet is observed again, confirming his orbital calculation after his death and strengthening Newtonian celestial mechanics.
Tutor to the Prince of Parma
Condillac becomes tutor to Ferdinand, Prince of Parma, and develops a wide-ranging course of studies.
Comet Return Prediction
Calculates that Jupiter and Saturn will delay the predicted return of Halley's Comet.
Sane Begins Naval Construction Training
Jacques Noel Sane entered training as a naval constructor before his long career designing French warships. The improvement promoted consistent handling or construction across naval yards.
Marshal
Appointed Marshal of France
Battle of Crefield
The French are defeated by Brunswicks son Ferdinand who drives them across the Rhine
Concerning Human Understanding
Publication of "Concerning Human Understanding"
Bench Print Issued
Hogarth issued The Bench, a visual critique of judicial faces and questions of character.
Essays and Treatises Revised
Hume substantially reorganized his collected essays and enquiries for a new edition of Essays and Treatises.
Annual Register Editorial Work
Burke began work associated with the Annual Register, contributing historical and political commentary on current affairs.
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier
General
Appointed Commander of an expedition against the French in Canada
Major
Appointed Major General by Pitt & given command of the expedition against Quebec
Battle of Cape Breton Island
Serves under Boscawen in the taking of Louisburg (Cape Breton Island)
Capture of Cape Breton Island
Serves under Boscawen in the taking of Louisburg (Cape Breton Island)
Siege of Cape Breton Island
Serves under Boscawen in the taking of Louisburg (Cape Breton Island)
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier under Amherst in the campaign against the French in Canada
General
Appointed Commander of an expedition against the French in Canada
Major
Appointed Major General by Pitt & given command of the expedition against Quebec
Capture of Fort Louisbourg
The gateway to Canada is forced open to the British. Louisburg falls to the British forces of General Abercromby & General Amherst
Capture of Fort Duquesne
The Forbes Expedition captures Fort Duquesne and founds Pittsburgh giving the British control of the Ohio Country, the principal cause of the war
Capture of Gambia
Pitt sends out further expeditions to capture Goree and Gambia
Capture of Goree
Pitt sends out further expeditions to capture Goree and Gambia
Capture of Louisbourg
A second British attempt to capture Louisbourg succeeds
Forbes Expedition
The Forbes Expedition captures Fort Duquesne and founds Pittsburgh giving the British control of the Ohio Country, the principal cause of the war
Invasion of West Africa
Pitt had been lobbied by an American merchant Thomas Cumming to launch an expedition against the French trading settlements in West Africa
Invasion of West Africa
Pitt sends out further expeditions to capture Goree and Gambia
Marlborough Expedition
Pitt orders the dispatch of the first British troops to the European continent under the Duke of Marlborough, who joins Brunswick's army
Rule of Ohio Country
The Forbes Expedition captures Fort Duquesne and founds Pittsburgh giving the British control of the Ohio Country, the principal cause of the war
Pope
Appointed Pope
Reballion of Manipurian
Puts down a Manipurian rebellion
Reballion of Peguans
The Peguans revolt but Alaungpaya quells the insurrection
Siege of Manipur
Puts down a Manipurian rebellion
Academy of Fine Arts
Founds the Academy of Fine Arts
Winter Palace
Builds the Winter Palace at Saint Petersburg
Insanity
Becomes insane after the death of his wife