John Hancock was unanimously elected President of the Continental Congress.
Captain James Cook reached a record 1,130 miles from the South Pole.
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.
Hurricane San Ramón was the second of three hurricanes in a row to pass through and destroy houses and plantations across Puerto Rico, Barbados, Saint Kitts, and Nevis.
Mount Papandayan volcano in Indonesia erupted, killing almost 3,000 people.
British explorer Captain James Cook departed on his second voyage from Plymouth.
British explorer James Cook returned to England.
James Cook Lands on Possession Island.
After narrowly escaping a shipwreck, British explorer Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
British Lieutenant James Cook became the first European to reach Australia's east coast.
Explorer Captain James Cook arrived at Botany Bay in Australia.
Captain James Cook arrived at the shore in New South Wales, Australia.
Captain James Cook sighted Australia for the first time.
The Boston Massacre occurred.
Captain James Cook landed on Poverty Bay, New Zealand, where he studied and explored the land.
Father Junipero Serra started his first mission in California named 'Mission San Diego.'
The first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica was published.
Captain James Cook set sail on his first voyage from Plymouth, heading for the Pacific Ocean.
Philip Astley opens the world's first modern circus.
Norway's oldest newspaper, 'Adresseavisen,' was first printed.
The Commissioners of Customs Act was passed in the US.
Christie's hold their first sale.
Sweden introduced a groundbreaking Freedom of Press Act, becoming the first nation to introduce freedom of speech.
The first idea of a fire escape was patented.
Frederick County, Maryland, US, refused to pay the British Stamp Tax.
In Montreal, Canada, a fire broke out after an English merchant put fireplace ashes in his attic for soap-making – not knowing that the cinders were still hot.
Ann Franklin became one of the first women newspaper publishers.
The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most famous landmarks, was opened to the public by Pope Clement XIII.
Prussia and Russia signed the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, which ended seven years of war between the two.
New York City held the world's first St Patrick's Day Parade.
George III started his reign as the King of Great Britain and Ireland.
The church 'Our Lady of Candlemas of Mayagüez' was founded.
Cherokee warriors defeated British forces at the Battle of Echoee, during the Anglo-Cherokee War.
The Great Fire of Boston destroyed 349 buildings.
The first music store in America was opened in Philadelphia by Michael Hillegas.
The Battle of Quebec is fought between the British and the French.
The British Museum opens.
Johann Georg Palitzsch sighted the return of Halley's Comet.
The English transport ship Duke William sank in the North Atlantic, killing over 360 people.
French astronomer Charles Messier accidentally discovered the Crab Nebula while looking for the Halley comet.
Louis XV of France survived an attempt on his life from Robert-François Damiens, a lowly domestic servant.
Italian adventurer and author Giacomo Casanova was arrested in Venice for his offensive remarks on religion.
The British captured Fort Beauséjour in Canada following a battle with the Arcadians, which began on June 3.
The Battle of Fort Necessity occurred.
Benjamin Franklin was awarded the Godfrey Copley Medal.
