Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1770 The infamous Boston Massacre transpires, as British troops fatally open fire on five American civilians, including the iconic Crispus Attucks, an event that would significantly contribute to the eruption of the American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence.
1770 A spirit of rebellion stirred in 1770 as Daskalogiannis led the people of Sfakia in the first Greek uprising against the oppressive Ottoman rule. This bold resistance kindled the flames of Greek independence.
1770 Captain James Cook, still holding the rank of lieutenant, makes a historic sighting of the eastern coast of what we now know as Australia, laying the groundwork for future exploration.
1770 The union of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI of France is celebrated in a proxy wedding, symbolizing a pivotal moment in European history.
1770 Renowned explorer James Cook made landfall at Australia's Botany Bay, leaving an indelible mark on the continent's cartography and history.
1770 Love and destiny intertwine as 14-year-old Marie Antoinette weds 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, foreshadowing their roles as the future monarchs of France.
1770 The illustrious British explorer Captain James Cook encounters an unexpected challenge during his maritime endeavors. His ship runs aground on the formidable Great Barrier Reef, highlighting the perils and uncertainties of exploration in the vast oceanic realm.
1770 On June 19, 1770, Emanuel Swedenborg wrote about "New Church Day," when the Lord sent forth His twelve disciples to preach the Gospel of the reign of the Lord God Jesus Christ throughout the spiritual world.
1770 The year 1770 witnessed the sighting of Lexell's Comet, an extraordinary celestial event that came closer to Earth than any other recorded comet. It approached to a remarkable distance of 0.0146 astronomical units.
1770 The Battle of Chesma, a pivotal conflict commencing between the formidable Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, setting the stage for a momentous showdown in naval history.
1770 The Battle of Larga unfolds between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, a significant clash in the complex history of Eastern Europe.
1770 James Cook's formal claim of eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales, marked the beginning of British colonial influence in the region.
1770 James Cook's naming and landing on Possession Island mark the beginning of British claims on Australia's east coast, shaping the nation's history.
1770 James Bruce embarks on an epic journey and claims to have uncovered the elusive source of the Nile River, a revelation that captures imaginations and fuels exploration.
1770 Georgian king Erekle II, forsaken by his Russian ally, achieved a remarkable victory over Ottoman forces in Aspindza, altering the geopolitical landscape.
