Sodomy (), also called buggery in British English, principally refers to either anal sex (but occasionally also oral sex) between people, or any sexual activity between a human and another animal (bestiality). It may also mean any non-procreative sexual activity (including manual sex). Originally the term sodomy, which is derived from the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Book of Genesis, was commonly restricted to homosexual anal sex. Sodomy laws in many countries criminalized the behavior. In the Western world, many of these laws have been overturned or are routinely not enforced. A person who practices sodomy is sometimes referred to as a sodomite, a pejorative term.
States of Holland put death penalty on "sodomy"
Sodomy (), also called buggery in British English, principally refers to either anal sex (but occasionally also oral sex) between people, or any sexual activity between a human and another animal...
Historical Significance
Sodomy (), also called buggery in British English, principally refers to either anal sex (but occasionally also oral sex) between people, or any sexual activity between a human and another animal (bestiality).
Events Before
Johann Sebastian Bach's "St Matthew Passion" premieres at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany)
Johann Sebastian Bach's "St Matthew Passion" premieres at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany)
Sister St Stanislas Hachard, 1st American nun, takes her vows in New Orleans
Sister St Stanislas Hachard, 1st American nun, takes her vows in New Orleans
Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil
Diamonds found in Minas Geras, Brazil
North Carolina becomes a royal colony
The Province of Carolina was a colony of the Kingdom of England (1663–1707) and later the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1712) that existed in North America from 1663 until the Carolinas were...
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
Town of Baltimore is founded in the British North American colony of the Province of Maryland
Events After
British mariner Robert Jenkins' ear is cut off by Spanish Guarde Costa in the Caribbean, catalyst for a later war betwee
British mariner Robert Jenkins' ear is cut off by Spanish Guarde Costa in the Caribbean, catalyst for a later war between Britain and Spain
Charles Farnese becomes Duke of Parma and Piacenza
Charles Farnese becomes Duke of Parma and Piacenza
Mission San Francisco de la Espada, first of the San Antonio missions, reestablished by Spanish missionaries on the bank
Mission San Francisco de la Espada, first of the San Antonio missions, reestablished by Spanish missionaries on the bank of the San Antonio River [1]
Jerome (aka Hieronimus) de Salis naturalised as British by Act of Parliamentary.
Jerome (aka Hieronimus) de Salis naturalised as British by Act of Parliamentary.
All Hebrew books in Papal State are confiscated
All Hebrew books in Papal State are confiscated
More from the 1730s
birth
Paul Revere is born
Paul Revere silversmith and military officer, known for american silversmith and military officer, was born on 1735-01-01. Paul Revere (December 21, 1734 O.S.
French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier discovers and names the uninhabited Bouvet Island, the world's mo
French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier discovers and names the uninhabited Bouvet Island, the world's most remote island, 1,700 km from Antarctica in the South Atlantic Ocean [1]
First opera performance in North American colonies, "Flora," opens in Charleston, South Carolina
First opera performance in North American colonies, "Flora," opens in Charleston, South Carolina
Maria Theresa Habsburg marries French Stefanus (emperor François I)
Maria Theresa Habsburg marries French Stefanus (emperor François I)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 21, 1730?
- Sodomy (), also called buggery in British English, principally refers to either anal sex (but occasionally also oral sex) between people, or any sexual activity between a human and another animal (bestiality). It may also mean any non-procreative sexual activity (including manual sex). Originally the term sodomy, which is derived from the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Book of Genesis, was commonly restricted to homosexual anal sex.
- Why is States of Holland put death penalty on "sodomy" significant?
- Sodomy (), also called buggery in British English, principally refers to either anal sex (but occasionally also oral sex) between people, or any sexual activity between a human and another animal (bestiality).