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James Watt invents the steam engine, and kickstarts the industrial revolution.
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The Declaration of Independence was written, making America independent and severing all ties with the British Empire.
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The First Fleet landed in Botany Bay, colonising and founding Australia.
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The French Revolution begins, with the rebels aiming to overthrow the monarchy for a fairer, more equal society in which they have a say. The rebels succeed, and the Revolution ends in 1799.
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Britain abolishes the slave trade in the British Empire, with this act being passed by the British parliament. William Wilbeforce was the figurehead of the anti-slavery momvement.
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Gold was discovered in Ballarat, Victoria, starting the Australian gold-rush. It ended in the late 1860's.
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The Brooklyn Bridge construction was completed, which was a major feat of engineering.
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The Eiffel Tower opened to the public as part of the World Fair. It was supposed to be a temporary exhibition but is still standing today.
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Adolf Hitler is born in Austria. He would later go on to shape 1930's Germany and cause WWII.
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Marconi invented the wireless Telegraph, revolutionising how people contacted each other.
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Australian Federation occurs and all the colonies come together. This also was a step of independence away from the British.
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Queen Victoria dies, and Edward VII becomes king.
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The first car available to the masses was made, the Model T made by Ford.
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Edward VII dies, and George V becomes king.
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The Titanic sinks, leading to a complete review of safety on ships world over, including lifeboat numbers. It also lead to a review of how ships were built to ensure safety.
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WWI begins, started by the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, after which Hungary declared war on Serbia.
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WWI ends with the formal surrender of Germany. The war lasted 3 and a half years more than originally projected and there were over 17 million causaulties world wide.
