Emperor Joseph II's order for the Jews of Galicia, Austria, to adopt family names comes into effect
Emperor Joseph II's order for the Jews of Galicia, Austria, to adopt family names comes into effect
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1788. This year saw 25 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 2 notable figures passed away.
18th Century1780s
1788 Timeline
Emperor Joseph II's order for the Jews of Galicia, Austria, to adopt family names comes into effect
Emperor Joseph II's order for the Jews of Galicia, Austria, to adopt family names comes into effect
First elements of the First Fleet, carrying 736 convicts from England to Australia, arrive at Botany Bay to establish a
First elements of the First Fleet, carrying 736 convicts from England to Australia, arrive at Botany Bay to establish a penal colony
Captain Arthur Phillip and British colonists hoist the Union Flag at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, now celebrated as Aus
Captain Arthur Phillip and British colonists hoist the Union Flag at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, now celebrated as Australia Day; referred to as Invasion Day by First Nations people
US Constitution comes into effect when New Hampshire is the 9th state to ratify it
The United States Constitution has served as the supreme law of the United States since taking effect in 1789.
Prussia joins the Anglo-Dutch alliance to form the Triple Alliance to prevent the spread of the Russo-Swedish War of 178
Prussia joins the Anglo-Dutch alliance to form the Triple Alliance to prevent the spread of the Russo-Swedish War of 1788-90
Russian army led by Grigory Potemkin assaults and captures the fortress of Ochakov in modern-day Ukraine after a five-mo
Russian army led by Grigory Potemkin assaults and captures the fortress of Ochakov in modern-day Ukraine after a five-month siege during a major campaign of the Russo-Turkish War
Pioneer African Baptist church organizes in Savannah, Georgia
Pioneer African Baptist church organizes in Savannah, Georgia
French La Pérouse expedition arrives in Botany Bay, Australia, meeting the newly arrived "First Fleet" penal colony
The history of Australia from 1788 to 1850 covers the early British colonial period of Australia's history.
Lord Gordon found guilty of libel of Queen of France
Lord Gordon found guilty of libel of Queen of France
First US steamboat patent is issued by Georgia to Briggs and Longstreet
First US steamboat patent is issued by Georgia to Briggs and Longstreet
Massachusetts becomes 6th state to ratify constitution
The Second Amendment (Amendment II) to the United States Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms.
Austria declares war on Russia
Austria declares war on Russia
The British First Fleet arrives at Australian territory of Norfolk Island to found a convict settlement
Norfolk Island ( NOR-fək, locally NOR-fohk; Norf'k Ailen) is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly...
Fire destroys 856 buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana
Fire destroys 856 buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana
First settlement in Ohio is established at Marietta
Marietta is a city in Washington County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat.
Britain, Netherlands & Prussia sign peace treaty
Britain, Netherlands & Prussia sign peace treaty
British parliament accepts abolition of slave trade
The Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade, also known as the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, and sometimes referred to as the Abolition Society or Anti-Slavery Society,...
French peasants stone the Army in Grenbole, an event known as the Day of the Tiles
French peasants stone the Army in Grenbole, an event known as the Day of the Tiles
Construction of the first British ship on the Pacific coast begins at Nootka Sound, British Columbia
Construction of the first British ship on the Pacific coast begins at Nootka Sound, British Columbia
The population of Vizille, France, demands local parliament
The Day of the Tiles (French: Journée des Tuiles) was an event that took place in the French town of Grenoble on 7 June 1788.
Sierra Leone is settled by British as a haven for former slaves
Sierra Leone is settled by British as a haven for former slaves
Losantville, Ohio (now Cincinnati) is founded by land speculators Mathias Denman and Colonel Robert Patterson, and surve
Losantville, Ohio (now Cincinnati) is founded by land speculators Mathias Denman and Colonel Robert Patterson, and surveyor John Filson; the first settlers arrive in December
Chinese troops occupy capital Thang Long Vietnam
Chinese troops occupy capital Thang Long Vietnam
Hue Tay Son becomes emperor Quang Trung of Vietnam
Emperor Quang Trung or Nguyễn Huệ (chữ Hán: 阮惠), also known as Nguyễn Quang Bình (chữ Hán: 阮光平), or Hồ Thơm (chữ Hán: 胡𦹳) was the second emperor of the Tây Sơn dynasty, reigning from 1788 until...
Maryland votes to cede a 10 square mile area for District of Columbia
Maryland votes to cede a 10 square mile area for District of Columbia
Lord Byron is born
Lord Byron, British poet, known for english poet, was born on 1788-01-22. George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), was a British poet.
Robert Peel is born
Robert Peel is born
Comte de Grasse dies
Comte de Grasse, French naval officer, known for french naval officer, died on 1788-01-11.
Bonnie Prince Charlie dies
Bonnie Prince Charlie jacobite leader, known for jacobite leader, died on 1788-01-30.
Events
First elements of the First Fleet, carrying 736 convicts from England to Australia, arrive at Botany Bay to establish a
First elements of the First Fleet, carrying 736 convicts from England to Australia, arrive at Botany Bay to establish a penal colony
Captain Arthur Phillip and British colonists hoist the Union Flag at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, now celebrated as Aus
Captain Arthur Phillip and British colonists hoist the Union Flag at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, now celebrated as Australia Day; referred to as Invasion Day by First Nations people
US Constitution comes into effect when New Hampshire is the 9th state to ratify it
The United States Constitution has served as the supreme law of the United States since taking effect in 1789.
Prussia joins the Anglo-Dutch alliance to form the Triple Alliance to prevent the spread of the Russo-Swedish War of 178
Prussia joins the Anglo-Dutch alliance to form the Triple Alliance to prevent the spread of the Russo-Swedish War of 1788-90
Russian army led by Grigory Potemkin assaults and captures the fortress of Ochakov in modern-day Ukraine after a five-mo
Russian army led by Grigory Potemkin assaults and captures the fortress of Ochakov in modern-day Ukraine after a five-month siege during a major campaign of the Russo-Turkish War
Pioneer African Baptist church organizes in Savannah, Georgia
Pioneer African Baptist church organizes in Savannah, Georgia
French La Pérouse expedition arrives in Botany Bay, Australia, meeting the newly arrived "First Fleet" penal colony
The history of Australia from 1788 to 1850 covers the early British colonial period of Australia's history.
Lord Gordon found guilty of libel of Queen of France
Lord Gordon found guilty of libel of Queen of France
First US steamboat patent is issued by Georgia to Briggs and Longstreet
First US steamboat patent is issued by Georgia to Briggs and Longstreet
Massachusetts becomes 6th state to ratify constitution
The Second Amendment (Amendment II) to the United States Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms.
Austria declares war on Russia
Austria declares war on Russia
The British First Fleet arrives at Australian territory of Norfolk Island to found a convict settlement
Norfolk Island ( NOR-fək, locally NOR-fohk; Norf'k Ailen) is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly...
Fire destroys 856 buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana
Fire destroys 856 buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana
First settlement in Ohio is established at Marietta
Marietta is a city in Washington County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat.
Britain, Netherlands & Prussia sign peace treaty
Britain, Netherlands & Prussia sign peace treaty
British parliament accepts abolition of slave trade
The Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade, also known as the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, and sometimes referred to as the Abolition Society or Anti-Slavery Society,...
French peasants stone the Army in Grenbole, an event known as the Day of the Tiles
French peasants stone the Army in Grenbole, an event known as the Day of the Tiles
Construction of the first British ship on the Pacific coast begins at Nootka Sound, British Columbia
Construction of the first British ship on the Pacific coast begins at Nootka Sound, British Columbia
The population of Vizille, France, demands local parliament
The Day of the Tiles (French: Journée des Tuiles) was an event that took place in the French town of Grenoble on 7 June 1788.
Sierra Leone is settled by British as a haven for former slaves
Sierra Leone is settled by British as a haven for former slaves
Losantville, Ohio (now Cincinnati) is founded by land speculators Mathias Denman and Colonel Robert Patterson, and surve
Losantville, Ohio (now Cincinnati) is founded by land speculators Mathias Denman and Colonel Robert Patterson, and surveyor John Filson; the first settlers arrive in December
Chinese troops occupy capital Thang Long Vietnam
Chinese troops occupy capital Thang Long Vietnam
Hue Tay Son becomes emperor Quang Trung of Vietnam
Emperor Quang Trung or Nguyễn Huệ (chữ Hán: 阮惠), also known as Nguyễn Quang Bình (chữ Hán: 阮光平), or Hồ Thơm (chữ Hán: 胡𦹳) was the second emperor of the Tây Sơn dynasty, reigning from 1788 until...
Maryland votes to cede a 10 square mile area for District of Columbia
Maryland votes to cede a 10 square mile area for District of Columbia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1788?
- In 1788, there were 25 significant historical events. Notable events include Emperor Joseph II's order for the Jews of Galicia, Austria, to adopt family names comes into effect, First elements of the First Fleet, carrying 736 convicts from England to Australia, arrive at Botany Bay to establish a , Captain Arthur Phillip and British colonists hoist the Union Flag at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, now celebrated as Aus.
- Who was born in 1788?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1788, including Lord Byron is born, Robert Peel is born.
- Who died in 1788?
- 2 notable figures passed away in 1788, including Comte de Grasse dies, Bonnie Prince Charlie dies.