Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands
Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands
Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands
Events Before
The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty
Britain, Netherlands, Austria & Sardinia sign anti-French treaty
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle drawn up ending the War of the Austrian Succession
French troops conquer Maastricht in the War of the Austrian Succession
The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740 to 1748, was a conflict between the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe, the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service
Amsterdam establishes municipal postal service
Events After
Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)
Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)
Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, En
Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England, acknowledged as the first international prizefight
Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands
Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands
Minor earthquake in London
Minor earthquake in London
-18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem
-18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem
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French explorers Louis-Joseph and François de La Vérendrye are the first Europeans to reach the foot of the Rocky Mounta
French explorers Louis-Joseph and François de La Vérendrye are the first Europeans to reach the foot of the Rocky Mountains at the Yellow River, having crossed the Great Plains [1]
birth
Anthony Wayne is born
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George Frideric Handel's oratorio "Messiah" premieres at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
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The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre
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