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Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys begins his diary. -
John Dryden
John Dryden is named the first official poet laureate -
China
China opens ports to foriegn trade. -
Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isacc Newton publishes law of gravity. -
Seven years war starts
Frederick the great starts seven years war. He was best known for his brilliance in military campaining and organizing of purssion armies. He became known as frederick the great. -
British rule over india begins
The British Raj was British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947.The term can also refer to the period of dominion. The region under British control, commonly called India in contemporary usage, included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom. -
Britain defeats France in seven years war
The Seven Years' War was a world war that took place between 1754 and 1763. It involved most of the great powers of the time and affected Europe, North America, Central America, the West African coast, India, and the Philippines. -
Encyclopidia
The publication of the encycopedia begins in Scotland. -
Louis XVI is exicuted
The execution of Louis XVI, by means of the guillotine, took place on 21 January 1793 at the Place de la Révolution in Paris. It was a major event of the French Revolution.
