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Library Company of Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin establishes the subscription library known as The Library Company of Philadelphia. -
Johann Sebastian Bach
He was born Marc, 21,1685 and died July, 28, 1750. He was a German composer and was very famous for his famous work, out of the 1,000+ music he wrote, The Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and The Mass in B minor. -
Lightning Rod Invented
In the year of 1752, Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod. -
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Born on January, 27, 1756 and died on December, 5, 1791. He was an Austrian composer and music prodigy. He made his own symphony at the age of 11 known as "Apollo et Hyacinthus". He also wrote piano concertos, 9 actually! Three of those concertos were with "The Marriage of Figaro". -
Halley's Comet
English astronomer Edmond Halley predicts the arrival of a comet and names it after himsel on 1758 -
Seven Years War Treaty Signed
The treaty signed between Spain, French, and British is signed to end the Seven Years War on 1763 -
Carbonated Water Invented
On 1767 Joseph Priestley invented carbonated water or a.k.a soda water! -
Ludwig van Beethoven
He was born on December 1770 and died March, 26, 1827. He was a German composer and had his hearing deteriorate until he became deaf. He is known as the greatest composer in Western Music. He has so many famous works, a tom of the recognizable such as Fur Elise, Eroica Symphony, and Choral Symphony Number 9. He wrote 9 symphonies, 32 piano sonatas, one opera, five piano concertos and ensemble pieces! -
Treaty of Paris is Signed
On the year 1783, the treaty of a Paris was signed to recognize the independence of The United States. -
The Guillotine Invented
On the ear 1789, the guillotine was invented by Joseph-Ignace Guillotin -
Franz Schubert
He was born on December, 31, 1797 and died November 19, 1828.He was a late classical era composer and early romantic era composer. He worked on 600 secular vocal works, seven symphonies and piano chamber music. He is known for his song "Lieder", "Erlkonig" and "Symphony Number 9 in C Major". -
The Invention of the Battery
The battery was invented on 1799 by Alessandro Volta