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War of the League of Augusburg Turning Point
Peace of Turin is signed by Louis XIV and Victor Amadeus II -
Steam Engine
Thomas Savery patents the first steam engine. -
Methan-Asiento Trade Agreement
England and Portugal sign trade agreement. -
United Kingdom Formed
English and Scottish parliment accept Act of Union forming the United Kingdom. -
1st Umbrella
French manufacturer debuts the 1st folding umbrella -
St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences
Peter the Great founds St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences (later called Russian Academy of Sciences) -
New Boundaries for Russia and China
Russian and Chinese governments accord to correct their boundaries. -
Shape of the Earth Proved
French mathmetician Pierre Louis Maupertuis messures degree of latitude to prove the shape of the earth. -
Newton's Theory Proved
Astronomer Anders Celsius confirms Newton's Theory that the Earth is an ellipsoid, not a sphere. -
Methodist Movement Begins
John Wesley is converted and starts the Methodist Movement. (this day is celebrated as Aldersgate Day) -
British/Austrian/Russian Alliance
Britian signs new alliance with Austria and Russia -
Lisbon Earthquake
Lisbon Earthquake kills over 50,000 -
Austria begins using paper currency
First time the Austria uses paper currency -
American Revolution Begins
The battle at Lexington and Concord (the shot heard around the world) begins the American War of Independence. -
Declaration of Independence
Signed on July 2, 1776---London hears of America's Declaration of Independence on this day. -
French recognition of Independence in America
France recognizes British colonies independence---marks turning point for American and French relations -
War of Bavarian Succession Ends
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1st US Bank
Bank of North American Opens -
British recognition of US Independence
Britian signs agreement that recognizes US Independence -
1st Steamboat
The 1st steamboat (Pyroscaphe) makes its 1st run in France -
Bifocals Invented
Benjamin Franklin announces invention of Bifocals
