1720Astronomer Royal AppointedEdmond Halley
Succeeds Flamsteed as Astronomer Royal at Greenwich.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1720, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Succeeds Flamsteed as Astronomer Royal at Greenwich.
Birth of William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
Appointed Governor of Nova Scotia
Appointed Paymaster of the Forces
George Is interest in music leads to the foundation of the Royal Academy of Music
Restores public confidence after collapse of the South Sea Company
Walpole helps design measures to restore confidence after the South Sea Bubble collapses.
The Bubble bursts & Walpole protects his own investments & those of the Royal Familly
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