Farthest South
Reaches about 71 degrees 10 minutes south, farther south than any recorded navigator before him, but finds only ice and no temperate southern continent
Historical events in 1774
142 historical records
January 17741 historical events
March 17743 historical events
Boston Massacre
The fourth anniversary of the Boston Massacre, gives a speech strongly condemning the British
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost tea
Sanctions
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost tea
April 17746 historical events
Battle of Lexington
Sends soldiers to capture a military store, they are intercepted by "minute men"
Battle of Lexington
The first shots of the American war of Independence are fired
Battle of Lexington
The Comm of Public Safety sends Revere & Dawes to warn Hancock & Adams of danger
Battle of Lexington
The Comm of Public Safety sends Revere & Dawes to warn Hancock & Adams of danger
Battle of Lexington
The Comm of Public Safety sends Revere & Dawes to warn Hancock & Adams of danger
Battle of Lexington
Paul Revere supposedly rouses them about midnight before the British troops arrive at dawn for the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Hancock and Samuel Adams slip away from Boston to elude capture, staying in the Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington. Following the battle a proclamation is issued granting a general pardon to all who would demonstrate loyalty to the crown-with the exceptions of Hancock and Adams
May 17744 historical events
Death of Louis XV
The Parlement of Paris is abolished
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
Closes the port of Boston & reduces the power of the Massachusetts
Closes the port of Boston & reduces the power of the Massachusetts legislature
Parliament punishes the American colonists for the anti-British behaviour
Parliament punishes the American colonists for the anti-British behaviour
June 17742 historical events
Requires colonists to house British troops where barracks are not available
Requires colonists to house British troops where barracks are not available
Battle of Kozludji
The Winner of the Battle of Kozludji against the Turks near Shumla
July 177413 historical events
Rule of Crimea
The Treaty of Kutchuk cedes Kerch and several other Black Sea ports in the Crimea to Russia and declared the rest of the khanate of Crimea independent
Rule of Kerch
The Treaty of Kutchuk cedes Kerch and several other Black Sea ports in the Crimea to Russia and declared the rest of the khanate of Crimea independent
Rule of Moldova
Under the Treaty of Kutchuk Kainardji Moldova is returned to Turkey
Rule of Moldovia
Moldova and Walachia were restored to the suzerainty of the sultan, but Russia obtains the right of intervening with the Sublime Porte (the sultans court) on behalf of those two principalities
Rule of Steppes
Under the Treaty of Kutchuk Kainardji the Steppes are returned to Russia
Rule of Walachia
Moldova and Walachia were restored to the suzerainty of the sultan, but Russia obtains the right of intervening with the Sublime Porte (the sultans court) on behalf of those two principalities
Rule of Wallachia
Under the Treaty of Kutchuk Kainardji Wallachia is returned to Turkey
Treaty of Kutchuk
Moldova and Walachia were restored to the suzerainty of the sultan, but Russia obtains the right of intervening with the Sublime Porte (the sultans court) on behalf of those two principalities.
Treaty of Kutchuk
Proclaimed Protectress of the Christians in the Balkans.
Treaty of Kutchuk
Russia gains access to the Black Sea & to the Straits.
Treaty of Kutchuk
Russia gains the Steppes from Turkey.
Treaty of Kutchuk
The Crimea gains its independence.
Treaty of Kutchuk
The Treaty of Kutchuk cedes Kerch and several other Black Sea ports in the Crimea to Russia and declared the rest of the khanate of Crimea independent.
August 17742 historical events
Retirement
Forced to retire on the accession of Louis XVI
Parlement
Louis recalls the Paris Parlement
September 177415 historical events
Powder Alarm
Although it proved to be a false alarm, the Powder Alarm caused all concerned to proceed more carefully in the days ahead, and essentially provided a "dress rehearsal" for the Battle of Lexington and Concord seven months later.
Powder Alarm
British soldiers confiscate gunpowder and other military supplies in a surprise raid near Boston.
Powder Alarm
In response to the raid, amid rumors that blood had been shed, alarm spread through the countryside, and American Patriots sprang into action, fearing that war was at hand.
Constitution of USA
The Suffolk Resolves proclaim the Coercive Acts to be unconstitutional and void and officials charged with the enforcement of these illegal acts are called upon to resign
Free State
The Suffolk Resolves urge Massachusetts to establish a separate free state until the Coercive Acts were repealed
Independence of United States of America
The Suffolk Resolves announce that subjects no longer owe loyalty to a King who violates their rights
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves urge Massachusetts to establish a separate free state until the Coercive Acts were repealed
Suffolk Resolves
Representatives from Boston and Suffolk County towns respond to the Coercive Acts, Warren captures the mood of his fellow delegates in a series of resolutions.
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves announce that subjects no longer owe loyalty to a King who violates their rights.
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves are passed by a unanimous vote of the Suffolk County towns.
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves proclaim the Coercive Acts to be unconstitutional and void and officials charged with the enforcement of these illegal acts are called upon to resign.
Suffolk Resolves
Paul Revere carries a copy to the Suffolk Resolves to the Continental Congress, which is in session in Philadelphia
Declaration of Suffolk Resolves
The Resolves are drawn up by Dr Warren & adopted by Suffolk County, Massachusett
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves are passed by the Continental Congress protesting against British coercive legislation
Suffolk Resolves
The Suffolk Resolves are passed by the Continental Congress protesting against British coercive legislation
October 17742 historical events
Constitution of USA
The Declaration of Rights & Grievances is adopted by the Continental Congress
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights & Grievances is adopted by the Continental Congress
November 17743 historical events
Elected for Bristol
Burke is elected Member of Parliament for Bristol.
Death of Robert Clive
Death of Clive Plessey, commits suicide in London after his trial for corruption
Suicide
Death of Clive Plessey, commits suicide in London after his trial for corruption
December 17741 historical events
Declaration of Fairfax Resolves
Threatens to stop all Colonial exports to Britain. Signs a measure barring the importation of slaves
Controller General
Appointed Controller General of Finance
Minister of Marine
Appointed Minister of Marine
Messier Catalogue Entry M10
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M10, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M10.
Messier Catalogue Entry M11
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M11, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M11.
Messier Catalogue Entry M12
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M12, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M12.
Messier Catalogue Entry M13
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M13, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M13.
Messier Catalogue Entry M14
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M14, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M14.
Messier Catalogue Entry M15
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M15, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M15.
Messier Catalogue Entry M16
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M16, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M16.
Messier Catalogue Entry M17
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M17, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M17.
Messier Catalogue Entry M18
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M18, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M18.
Messier Catalogue Entry M19
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M19, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M19.
Messier Catalogue Entry M1
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M1, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M1.
Messier Catalogue Entry M20
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M20, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M20.
Messier Catalogue Entry M21
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M21, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M21.
Messier Catalogue Entry M22
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M22, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M22.
Messier Catalogue Entry M23
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M23, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M23.
Messier Catalogue Entry M24
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M24, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M24.
Messier Catalogue Entry M25
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M25, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M25.
Messier Catalogue Entry M26
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M26, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M26.
Messier Catalogue Entry M27
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M27, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M27.
Messier Catalogue Entry M28
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M28, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M28.
Messier Catalogue Entry M29
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M29, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M29.
Messier Catalogue Entry M2
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M2, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M2.
Messier Catalogue Entry M30
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M30, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M30.
Messier Catalogue Entry M32
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M32, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M32.
Messier Catalogue Entry M33
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M33, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M33.
Messier Catalogue Entry M34
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M34, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M34.
Messier Catalogue Entry M35
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M35, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M35.
Messier Catalogue Entry M36
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M36, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M36.
Messier Catalogue Entry M37
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M37, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M37.
Messier Catalogue Entry M38
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M38, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M38.
Messier Catalogue Entry M39
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M39, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M39.
Messier Catalogue Entry M3
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M3, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M3.
Messier Catalogue Entry M40
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M40, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M40.
Messier Catalogue Entry M41
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M41, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M41.
Messier Catalogue Entry M42
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M42, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M42.
Messier Catalogue Entry M43
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M43, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M43.
Messier Catalogue Entry M44
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M44, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M44.
Messier Catalogue Entry M45
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M45, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M45.
Messier Catalogue Entry M4
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M4, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M4.
Messier Catalogue Entry M5
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M5, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M5.
Messier Catalogue Entry M6
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M6, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M6.
Messier Catalogue Entry M7
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M7, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M7.
Messier Catalogue Entry M8
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M8, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M8.
Messier Catalogue Entry M9
Messier's first published 45-object catalogue includes M9, giving comet hunters a fixed deep-sky reference under the designation M9.
Sane Promoted To Engineer Constructor
Sane advanced to professional status and took greater responsibility for French naval hull designs. The resulting expertise carried over into later shipbuilding practice.
Essay on the First Principles of Government
Publication of "Essay on the First Principles of Government",
Essay on the
Publication of "Essay on the First Principles of Government",
Silver Legal Tender
Parliament limits the legal-tender use of silver, reinforcing gold as Britain's principal monetary standard.
Governor
Appointed Governor General of Bengal
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost tea
Reballion of Rebels in Boston
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost tea
Trade Relations at Newfoundland
Forbids trade between New England colonies & British Dominions. Forbids American access to Newfoundland fisheries
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Midlothian
Election as Member for Bristol
Burke was elected member of Parliament for Bristol, a major commercial constituency.
Speech on American Taxation
Burke delivered his Speech on American Taxation, urging Parliament to reconsider coercive fiscal policies toward the colonies.
Speech to the Electors of Bristol
Burke argued that a parliamentary representative owes constituents independent judgment rather than unqualified obedience.
Arrival in Philadelphia
Paine arrived in Philadelphia, where his political journalism soon became part of the colonial debate.
Meeting with Benjamin Franklin
Paine met Benjamin Franklin in London and obtained assistance that facilitated his emigration to North America.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Whip
Leaves the court Party to join the Whigs
Telescope
Herschel constructs his first large telescope
Move to Birmingham
Watt moves to Birmingham to develop his steam engine with Matthew Boulton.
Intolerable Acts
Thomas Cage tries to enforce the Intolerable Acts, which are designed to remove power from the towns, Samuel Adams presses for County Conventions to strengthen the revolutionary resistance
Intolerable Acts
Gage tries to seat his own court in Worcester, but the townspeople blocked the court from sitting, 2000 militiamen march to intimidate the judges and get them to leave, 1st time the militia is used to block the King.
Intolerable Acts
Worcester comes up with a new militia plan in their County Convention, the Convention requires that all militia officers resign, Officers are then elected by their regiments & in turn.
Intolerable Acts
the officers then appoint 1/3 of their militia regiment as Minutemen.
Minutemen
Worcester comes up with a new militia plan in their County Convention, the Convention requires that all militia officers resign, Officers are then elected by their regiments & in turn, the officers then appoint 1/3 of their militia regiment as Minutemen. Other counties follow Worcesters lead, electing new militia officers and appointing Minutemen
Powder Alarm
The Powder Alarm is a massive popular reaction to a raid by British soldiers under the command of General Thomas Gage, royal governor of Massachusetts, soon before the American Revolutionary War
Battle of Alnwick
Malcolms Cross is constructed 1 mile north of Alnwick where Malcolm III fell
President of USA
Appointed Commander of the Army
Continental Congress
Appointed Member of Continental Congress
President of United States of America
Appointed Commander of the Army
Congress of Continental
Appointed Delegate to the Continental Congress
Delegate
Appointed Delegate to the Continental Congress
Election
Leader of the South Caroliner radicals is elected delegate to the Continental Congress
Boston Tea Party
Hancock's boycott of tea imported by the British East India Company leads to the Boston Tea Party
British East India Company
Hancock's boycott of tea imported by the British East India Company leads to the Boston Tea Party
Committee of Safety
Presides over the Massachusetts Provincial Congress Committee of Safety
Massachusetts Provincial Congress
Hancock's boycott of tea imported by the British East India Company leads to the Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts Provincial Congress
Presides over the Massachusetts Provincial Congress Committee of Safety
Massachusetts Provincial Congress
Unanimously elected President of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress
Massachusetts Provincial Congress
Under Hancock Massachusetts is able to raise bands of "minutemen"-soldiers who pledged to be ready for battle
Minutemen
Under Hancock Massachusetts is able to raise bands of "minutemen"-soldiers who pledge to be ready for battle on short notice
Minutemen
Minuteman and Sons of Liberty member Paul Revere spread the news that "the British are coming"
Sons of Liberty
Minuteman and Sons of Liberty member Paul Revere spread the news that "the British are coming"
Committee of Oppression
Committees of Oppression report British infringements of liberty. Committee's of Oppression are established in 300 towns in the American colonies
Committee of Oppression
Committees of Oppression report to Boston
Intolerable Acts
Thomas Cage tries to enforce the Intolerable Acts, which are designed to remove power from the towns, Samuel Adams presses for County Conventions to strengthen the revolutionary resistance