Date of action in Victor Herbert and Grant Stewart's opera "Madeleine"
Date of action in Victor Herbert and Grant Stewart's opera "Madeleine"
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1770. This year saw 18 significant events. 4 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
18th Century1770s
1770 Timeline
Date of action in Victor Herbert and Grant Stewart's opera "Madeleine"
Date of action in Victor Herbert and Grant Stewart's opera "Madeleine"
British soldiers kill five men in a crowd throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks at them. African American Crispus Attuc
British soldiers kill five men in a crowd throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks at them. African American Crispus Attucks is the first to die and is later held up as an early Black martyr. The Boston Massacre or Incident on King Street galvanizes anti-British feelings.
British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia. Writes in his log book that “what we have as yet seen of thi
British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia. Writes in his log book that “what we have as yet seen of this land appears rather low, and not very hilly, the face of the Country green and Woody, but the Sea shore is all a white Sand.”
British Captain James Cook, aboard HMS Endeavour, first lands in Australia at Botany Bay
HMS Endeavour was a Royal Navy research vessel that Lieutenant James Cook commanded to Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia on his first voyage of discovery from 1768 to 1771. She was launched in 1764…
Marie Antoinette (14) marries future King Louis XVI (15) of France
Marie Antoinette was the queen of France from 1774 until the fall of the monarchy in 1792 and her subsequent execution during the French Revolution. Born an archduchess of Austria, she was the…
Patent for the 'Spinning Jenny', the first multiple spinning machine that revolutionizes cotton spinning, is granted to
Patent for the 'Spinning Jenny', the first multiple spinning machine that revolutionizes cotton spinning, is granted to English weaver James Hargreaves [1]
Founding Father of the United States John Dickinson (37) weds land and estate owner Mary Norris (30) in a civil ceremony
Founding Father of the United States John Dickinson (37) weds land and estate owner Mary Norris (30) in a civil ceremony
Founding Father of America Robert R. Livingston (23) weds John Steven's daughter Mary Stevens
Founding Father of America Robert R. Livingston (23) weds John Steven's daughter Mary Stevens
Pierre de Beaumarchais' "Les Deux Amis" premieres in Paris
Pierre de Beaumarchais' "Les Deux Amis" premieres in Paris
Battle of Golden Hill (Lower Manhattan)
Battle of Golden Hill (Lower Manhattan)
British parliament repeals the Townshend Revenue Acts, which had fueled opposition to British rule in colonial America
British parliament repeals the Townshend Revenue Acts, which had fueled opposition to British rule in colonial America
Amsterdam buys Van Aerssens family 1/3 part of Suriname
Amsterdam buys Van Aerssens family 1/3 part of Suriname
The Orlov Revolt, a first attempt to revolt against the Turks before the Greek War of Independence ends in disaster for
The Orlov Revolt, a first attempt to revolt against the Turks before the Greek War of Independence ends in disaster for the Greeks.
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo founded in California
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo (English: The Mission of Saint Charles Borromeo of the Carmel River), first built in 1797, is one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission...
Swedish theologian and philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg reports the completion of the Second Coming of Christ in his work
Swedish theologian and philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg reports the completion of the Second Coming of Christ in his work True Christian Religion
Quakers open a school for blacks in Philadelphia
Philadelphia ( FIL-ə-DEL-fee-ə), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
First day of three day naval Battle of Chesma between the Russian and Ottoman Empires off the coast of Anatolia won by t
First day of three day naval Battle of Chesma between the Russian and Ottoman Empires off the coast of Anatolia won by the Russians
Battle of Kagul: smaller Russian army defeats larger Ottoman and Cossack force in Moldavia, the major land battle of the
Battle of Kagul: smaller Russian army defeats larger Ottoman and Cossack force in Moldavia, the major land battle of the Russo-Turkish War and one of the largest battles of the 18th century
William Huskisson is born
William Huskisson, British statesman, financier and mp, known for british statesman, financier and mp, was born on 1770-03-11.
William Wordsworth is born
William Wordsworth, English romantic poet, known for english romantic poet, was born on 1770-04-07.
Manuel Belgrano is born
Manuel Belgrano is born
William Clark is born
William Clark, American explorer and territorial governor, known for american explorer and territorial governor, was born on 1770-08-01.
George Whitefield dies
George Whitefield cleric and preacher, known for english cleric and preacher, died on 1770-09-30. George Whitefield (27 December [O.S.
Events
British soldiers kill five men in a crowd throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks at them. African American Crispus Attuc
British soldiers kill five men in a crowd throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks at them. African American Crispus Attucks is the first to die and is later held up as an early Black martyr. The Boston Massacre or Incident on King Street galvanizes anti-British feelings.
British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia. Writes in his log book that “what we have as yet seen of thi
British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia. Writes in his log book that “what we have as yet seen of this land appears rather low, and not very hilly, the face of the Country green and Woody, but the Sea shore is all a white Sand.”
British Captain James Cook, aboard HMS Endeavour, first lands in Australia at Botany Bay
HMS Endeavour was a Royal Navy research vessel that Lieutenant James Cook commanded to Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia on his first voyage of discovery from 1768 to 1771. She was launched in 1764…
Marie Antoinette (14) marries future King Louis XVI (15) of France
Marie Antoinette was the queen of France from 1774 until the fall of the monarchy in 1792 and her subsequent execution during the French Revolution. Born an archduchess of Austria, she was the…
Patent for the 'Spinning Jenny', the first multiple spinning machine that revolutionizes cotton spinning, is granted to
Patent for the 'Spinning Jenny', the first multiple spinning machine that revolutionizes cotton spinning, is granted to English weaver James Hargreaves [1]
Founding Father of the United States John Dickinson (37) weds land and estate owner Mary Norris (30) in a civil ceremony
Founding Father of the United States John Dickinson (37) weds land and estate owner Mary Norris (30) in a civil ceremony
Founding Father of America Robert R. Livingston (23) weds John Steven's daughter Mary Stevens
Founding Father of America Robert R. Livingston (23) weds John Steven's daughter Mary Stevens
Pierre de Beaumarchais' "Les Deux Amis" premieres in Paris
Pierre de Beaumarchais' "Les Deux Amis" premieres in Paris
Battle of Golden Hill (Lower Manhattan)
Battle of Golden Hill (Lower Manhattan)
British parliament repeals the Townshend Revenue Acts, which had fueled opposition to British rule in colonial America
British parliament repeals the Townshend Revenue Acts, which had fueled opposition to British rule in colonial America
Amsterdam buys Van Aerssens family 1/3 part of Suriname
Amsterdam buys Van Aerssens family 1/3 part of Suriname
The Orlov Revolt, a first attempt to revolt against the Turks before the Greek War of Independence ends in disaster for
The Orlov Revolt, a first attempt to revolt against the Turks before the Greek War of Independence ends in disaster for the Greeks.
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo founded in California
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo (English: The Mission of Saint Charles Borromeo of the Carmel River), first built in 1797, is one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission...
Swedish theologian and philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg reports the completion of the Second Coming of Christ in his work
Swedish theologian and philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg reports the completion of the Second Coming of Christ in his work True Christian Religion
Quakers open a school for blacks in Philadelphia
Philadelphia ( FIL-ə-DEL-fee-ə), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
First day of three day naval Battle of Chesma between the Russian and Ottoman Empires off the coast of Anatolia won by t
First day of three day naval Battle of Chesma between the Russian and Ottoman Empires off the coast of Anatolia won by the Russians
Battle of Kagul: smaller Russian army defeats larger Ottoman and Cossack force in Moldavia, the major land battle of the
Battle of Kagul: smaller Russian army defeats larger Ottoman and Cossack force in Moldavia, the major land battle of the Russo-Turkish War and one of the largest battles of the 18th century
Famous Births
birth
William Huskisson is born
William Huskisson, British statesman, financier and mp, known for british statesman, financier and mp, was born on 1770-03-11.
birth
William Wordsworth is born
William Wordsworth, English romantic poet, known for english romantic poet, was born on 1770-04-07.
birth
Manuel Belgrano is born
Manuel Belgrano is born
birth
William Clark is born
William Clark, American explorer and territorial governor, known for american explorer and territorial governor, was born on 1770-08-01.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1770?
- In 1770, there were 18 significant historical events. Notable events include Date of action in Victor Herbert and Grant Stewart's opera "Madeleine", British soldiers kill five men in a crowd throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks at them. African American Crispus Attuc, British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia. Writes in his log book that “what we have as yet seen of thi.
- Who was born in 1770?
- 4 notable figures were born in 1770, including William Huskisson is born, William Wordsworth is born, Manuel Belgrano is born.
- Who died in 1770?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1770, including George Whitefield dies.