Discovery of Oberon
Herschel discovers a new moon of Uranus, Oberon
Historical events in 1787
86 historical records
January 17874 historical events
Discovery of Titania
Herschel discovers a new moon of Uranus, Titania
Continental Army
A former Captain of the Continental Army lays siege to the Government arsenal
Siege of Springfield
A former Captain of the Continental Army lays siege to the Government arsenal
February 17875 historical events
Leave
Takes leave to Corsica
Talleyrand observes fiscal crisis of old regime
As agent general of the clergy, Talleyrand belonged to the institutional world challenged by proposals to reform revenue. The consequences of first assembly of notables meets near court reached well beyond the palace and its neighbouring legislative chambers.
Calonne presents proposed tax reforms
Calonne sought a broad land tax and changes in taxation that would reduce the exemption of privileged groups. This development concerning first assembly of notables meets near court exposed the limits of the old regime's political arrangements.
King convenes fiscal notables
Louis XVI summoned prominent subjects to examine plans for rescuing royal finances without initially calling the Estates General. The first assembly of notables meets near court made Versailles a focal point in the struggle over royal and representative authority.
Assembly of Notables Opening
Louis XVI opened the Assembly of Notables to seek support for fiscal reforms intended to address the monarchy's worsening financial crisis.
March 17871 historical events
Frances Nisbet
Marries Frances Nisbet on Nevis.
April 17875 historical events
Dismissal
Dismissed due to failure of finance reforms
Brienne enters central reform debate
Brienne emerged as an alternative figure in the search for solutions to royal insolvency. The consequences of calonne's reform programme loses confidence reached well beyond the palace and its neighbouring legislative chambers.
Calonne loses office after tax dispute
Calonne's plan for broadening the tax burden failed to win support from the notables. This development concerning calonne's reform programme loses confidence exposed the limits of the old regime's political arrangements.
Louis XVI dismisses Calonne
The king removed his finance minister when elite resistance made the proposed fiscal rescue politically untenable. The calonne's reform programme loses confidence made Versailles a focal point in the struggle over royal and representative authority.
Dismissal of Calonne
Louis XVI dismissed Charles Alexandre de Calonne after opposition to the comptroller-general's proposed fiscal reforms intensified.
May 17875 historical events
Slavery
Under what came to be known as the Wilberforce Oak at Holwood, Pitt challenged his friend: "Wilberforce, why dont you give notice of a motion on the subject of the Slave Trade?"
Slavery
Under what came to be known as the Wilberforce Oak at Holwood, Pitt challenged his friend: "Wilberforce, why dont you give notice of a motion on the subject of the Slave Trade?"
String Quintet No 4
Completes String Quintet No 4 in G minor.
Closure of Assembly of Notables
Louis XVI dismissed the Assembly of Notables after it refused to endorse the government's principal taxation proposals.
Death of Leopold Mozart
Leopold Mozart dies in Salzburg.
June 17871 historical events
Slavery
Wilberforce, compelled by his strong Christian faith, is persuaded to become leader of the Parliamentary campaign of the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade
August 17874 historical events
Plot
A failed attempt by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate the King at St James Palace
Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Completes Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Eine little Night Music
Records an English-title variant for Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Exile of Paris Parlement
Louis XVI ordered the Parlement of Paris into exile at Troyes during the conflict over registering new fiscal measures.
September 17872 historical events
Invasion of Netherlands, The
Prussia invades the Dutch Republic
Constitution of USA
The Federal Confederation produces the Constitution of the USA. The Federal Confederation must be endorsed by at least 9 of the 13 States
October 17878 historical events
Battle of Kinburn
Assists Suvarov by commanding the Desna in a victory against the Turks
Battle of Kinburn
Prevents Turkey from recapturing the Crimea after the Battle of Kinburn
Battle of Ochakov
His ship is sunk & he & his crew are taken prisoner by the Turks
Mutiny of Bounty
The HMS Bounty sets sail from Deptford
Reballion of Rebels in Deptford
The HMS Bounty sets sail from Deptford
Lieutenant
Joins his regiment at Douai
Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni premieres at the Estates Theatre in Prague.
Don Giovanni
Writes the libretto for Mozart's Don Giovanni.
November 17872 historical events
Dismissal
Dismissed after failing to reform taxes & convening a hostile Assembly of Notables
Royal Session on Loans
Louis XVI held a royal session of the Parlement of Paris as the crown sought registration of new loans to stabilize state finances.
December 17871 historical events
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant
Imperial Composer
Appointed imperial chamber composer by Emperor Joseph II.
Edict of Versailles
An Edict granting religious freedom & legal status to French Protestants
Discovery of Charles Law
For every degree rise in celcius gas expands proportionately from 0 degrees
Eighty Gun Ship Plans Standardised
Another Sane design was selected for the class of eighty gun two deckers. The development helped engineers reproduce tested proportions.
Sane Joins Marine Academy
Membership of the Academie de Marine recognised his standing in naval construction and maritime science. Its implications reached procurement as well as vessel design.
Trooper-Murat
Appointed Trooper with the cavalry to escape creditors
Critik Der Practischen Vernunft", a revised version
Publication of "Critik Der Practischen Vernunft", a revised version
Critique of Practical Reason
Publication of "Critik Der Practischen Vernunft", a revised version
Brigadier
Promoted to Brigadier
Begins Career with Joseph Johnson
Wollstonecraft established a working relationship with the publisher Joseph Johnson, central to her career as an author.
Thoughts on Education Published
Wollstonecraft published Thoughts on the Education of Daughters, advocating greater attention to girls' intellectual development.
Thoughts On the Education of Daughters
Publication of "Thoughts On the Education of Daughters"
Slavery
And a collaboration was formed which was to last over fifty years.
Slavery
Becomes a convert to anti-slavery.
Slavery
For abolition in.
Slavery
The Quaker members of the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade recognise their need for influence within Parliament and urge Clarkson to secure an immediate commitment from Wilberforce that he would bring forward the case.
Slavery
Thomas Clarkson, already convinced of his God-given mission, calls upon Wilberforce at Old Palace Yard with a copy of his Essay on Slavery, the first time the two men had met.
Legislation
Passes an Act regulating the Slave Trade
Reform of Trade
Passes an Act regulating the Slave Trade
Arrival in Europe for Bridge Project
Paine traveled to Europe to pursue support for his iron bridge design and renewed political contacts.
Slavery
The Quaker members of the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade recognise their need for influence within Parliament and urge Clarkson to secure an immediate commitment from Wilberforce that he would bring forward the case for abolition in.
Slavery
Thomas Clarkson, already convinced of his God-given mission, calls upon Wilberforce at Old Palace Yard with a copy of his Essay on Slavery, the first time the two men had met, and a collaboration was formed which.
Slavery
was to last over fifty years.
Invention of Power Loom
Develops a water-powered loom good enough for Cartwright to build his own factory
Marriage
Marries Horatio Nelson
Major General
Appointed Major General
Marriage
Gives away the bride at Nelson's wedding
Marriage
Marries Frances Nisbet on Nevis.
Return from West Indies
Returns to Britain after service on the Leeward Islands station.
Vice Admiral
Appointed Vice Admiral
Governor
Appointed Governor of the French possessions in India
Succession
Succeeds as Tokugawa Shogun, 11th Shogun
Reballion of Polish
Suppresses the Polish revolt
Reballion of Polish
Suppresses the Polish revolt
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief against the Turkish Army
Succession
Suceeds as Prince of Tauris
Marshal
Appointed Marshal against the Turks, 2nd term
Capture of Ochakov
Appointed Commander in Chief against the Turkish Army
Declaration of War
Turkey declares War against Russia over its interference in the Khanite of Georgia
Slovak Language Codification
Codifies an early standard Slovak language.
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 1st President, 1st term
Constitution of USA
For every 5,000 free males there will be a legislature & Governor. For every 5,000 free males there will a non-voting delegate in Congress. A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union
Ordinance
A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union
Constitution of USA
At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia Madisons draft of the Virginia Plan and his revolutionary three-branch federal system becomes the basis for the American Constitution of today
Virginia Plan
At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia Madisons draft of the Virginia Plan and his revolutionary three-branch federal system becomes the basis for the American Constitution of today
Shays Rebellion
Appointed Commander of the forces which suppress Shays Rebellion
Battle of Petersham
Defeated at but the question of Federalism soars to the top of the political agenda
Siege of Springfield
The State Governor puts down the uprising led by Daniel Shay