11 January 1787Discovery of OberonFrederick William Herschel
Herschel discovers a new moon of Uranus, Oberon
Historical records for Great Britain in 1787, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Herschel discovers a new moon of Uranus, Oberon
Herschel discovers a new moon of Uranus, Titania
Marries Frances Nisbet on Nevis.
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?"
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?"
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
A failed attempt by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate the King at St James Palace
The HMS Bounty sets sail from Deptford
The HMS Bounty sets sail from Deptford
Appointed Lieutenant
Develops a water-powered loom good enough for Cartwright to build his own factory
Passes an Act regulating the Slave Trade
Appointed Major General
Marries Frances Nisbet on Nevis.
Marries Horatio Nelson
Gives away the bride at Nelson's wedding
Passes an Act regulating the Slave Trade
Returns to Britain after service on the Leeward Islands station.
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.
This record states: 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.
This record states: was to last over fifty years.
This record states: And a collaboration was formed which was to last over fifty years.
This record states: Becomes a convert to anti-slavery.
This record states: For abolition in.
This record states: 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.
This record states: 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.
Publication of "Thoughts On the Education of Daughters"
Appointed Vice Admiral
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