4 December 1745 The Jacobite army reaches Derby
Reaching Derby, the furthest point of their incursion into England on the 4th December 1745 is considered the turning point of the Second Jacobite Rising.
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30 November 1786 Abolishing the death penalty in Tuscany
On the 30th of November in 1786, The Grand Duchy of Tuscany, under Pietro Leopoldo I, becomes the first modern state to abolish the death… Read More »30 November 1786 Abolishing the death penalty in Tuscany
29 November 1780 The death of Maria Theresa
Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina, commonly known as Maria Theresa (13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780), was the sovereign ruler of the Habsburg dominions from… Read More »29 November 1780 The death of Maria Theresa
12 February 1736 The wedding of MariaTheresa and Francis Stephen
The question of Maria Theresa’s marriage arose early in her childhood. Initially, Leopold Clement of Lorraine was considered a suitable match, and plans were made… Read More »12 February 1736 The wedding of MariaTheresa and Francis Stephen
15 July 1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders himself on the HMS Bellerophon
In the early morning on 15th July in 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte boarded the British warship HMS Bellerophon to surrender himself. Buonaparte’s dress was an olive… Read More »15 July 1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders himself on the HMS Bellerophon
25 June 1775 George Washington amd William Tryon arrive in New York on the same day
On the 15th of June 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the recently established Continental Army. He was heading to Boston from Philadelphia, when… Read More »25 June 1775 George Washington amd William Tryon arrive in New York on the same day
12 June 1777 – Arthur St. Clair arrives in Ticonderoga
The former commander, General Anthony Wayne left Fort Ticonderoga in April. General St. Clair (a Scotland-born veteran of the British army from the French and… Read More »12 June 1777 – Arthur St. Clair arrives in Ticonderoga
14 May 1770 Marie Antoinette meets Louis-Auguste
Marie Antoinette met Louis-Auguste, the future Louis XVI of France, for the first time on May 14, 1770, in a ceremonial and highly formalized encounter… Read More »14 May 1770 Marie Antoinette meets Louis-Auguste
8 December 1793 The execution of Madame du Barry
The last official mistress of King Louis XV became a victime of the French revolutionary terror too. She was executed by guillotine on 8 December 1793… Read More »8 December 1793 The execution of Madame du Barry
26 August 1768 HMS Endeavour sets sails
On 26 August 1768, James Cook set sail on his first voyage on the board of HMS Endeavour from Plymouth. Originally, the purpose of the… Read More »26 August 1768 HMS Endeavour sets sails