Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
The Boston Tea Party protest occurred.
Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy.
The parliament of Great Britain passed the Tea Act, a piece of legislation that ultimately led to the Boston Tea Party.
Britain implemented a Tea Act against its American colonies.
On his second voyage, explorer Captain James Cook became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle.
The Charleston Museum was founded, making it the first public museum in the United States.
