1753

Events in History in 1753

Jan 11 Ferdinand VI of Spain & Pope Benedictus XIV sign concord

Event of Interest

Mar 25 Voltaire leaves the court of Frederik II of Prussia

Voltaire — Enlightenment Philosopher Voltaire

Historic Publication

May 1 Publication of "Species Plantarum" by Carl Linnaeus - the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature

Carl Linnaeus — Taxonomist, Botanist, Physician and Zoologist Carl Linnaeus

May 6 French King Louis XV observes transit of Mercury at Mendon Castle
May 9 King Louis XV disbands French parliament

Event of Interest

Jun 7 British Museum founded by an Act of Parliament with royal assent from King George II (opens in 1759)

George II — King of Great Britain and Ireland George II

Jun 13 Austria, Great Britain & Modena sign secret military treaty
Jul 7 British parliament grants Jews citizenship
Jul 18 Lemuel Haynes, escapes from slave holder in Framingham, Massachusetts

Event of Interest

Aug 4 George Washington becomes a master mason

George Washington — First US President George Washington

Sep 9 1st steam engine arrives in north American colonies
Sep 22 Pangeran Gusti installed as Sultan of Banten

Event of Interest

Nov 30 Benjamin Franklin receives the Godfrey Copley medal "on account of his curious Experiments and Observations on Electricity"

Benjamin Franklin — United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin

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