Notable Historical Events - 1731
1731 Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 10 |
Charles Farnese becomes duke of Parma/Piacenza |
Feb 2 |
George F Handel's opera "Poro," premieres in London |
Mar 16 |
Treaty of Vienna signed by Prince Eugene of Savoy, Count Sinzendorf and Count Gundacker, Thomas Stahremberg and the British envoy to Vienna, Sir Thomas Robinson. |
Mar 24 |
Naturalization of Hieronimus de Salis Parliamentary Act is passed. |
Apr 9 |
British mariner Robert Jenkins' ear cut off by Spanish Guarde Costa in the Caribbean, later catalyst for war between Britain & Spain |
May 28 |
All Hebrew books in Papal State are confiscated |
Jun 24 |
Freemason and Mayor of Philadelphia William Allen is appointed Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania, the first and youngest Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania |
Jul 22 |
Spain signs Treaty of Vienna |
Sep 3 |
Willem KH Friso installed as viceroy of Friesland |
Nov 8 |
In Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin opens 1st US library |
Nov 30 |
Beijing hit by Earthquake; about 100,000 die |
Dec 22 |
Dutch people revolt against meat tax |
Dec 30 |
1st US music concert (Peter Pelham's great room in Boston) |
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