20 August 1786Reform of GovernmentCharles Alexandre de Calonne
Presents reform proposals to Louis XVI
Historical records for France in 1786, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Presents reform proposals to Louis XVI
Joins his regiment in Lyons
Comet Encke is first recorded by Pierre Mechain, a periodic comet that completes an orbit of the Sun once every 3.3 year
Brunel enters the French Navy as a cadet after receiving instruction in naval subjects.
During naval voyages to the West Indies Brunel gains experience of ships, navigation and marine construction.
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