Notable Historical Events - 1749
1749 Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 3 |
Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont. |
Jan 21 |
The Verona Philharmonic Theatre was destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt in 1754. |
Feb 10 |
10th (final) volume of Fielding's "Tom Jones" is published |
Feb 28 |
1st edition of Henry Fieldings' "Tom Jones" published |
Apr 27 |
First performance of Handel's Fireworks Music in Green Park, London. |
May 2 |
Empress Maria Theresa signs "Haugwitzschen State reform" |
May 11 |
British parliament accepts Consolidation Act: fleet reorganization |
May 19 |
George II grants charter to Ohio Company to settle Ohio Valley |
Jun 21 |
Pieter Steyn installed as pension advisor of Netherlands |
Jun 21 |
Halifax, Nova Scotia, is founded. |
Jun 25 |
General fast because of drought in MA |
Jun 29 |
New Governor Charles de la Ralière Des Herbiers arrives at Isle Royale (Cape Breton Island). |
Jul 20 |
Earl of Chesterfield says "Idleness is only refuge of weak minds" |
Jul 21 |
Pieter Steyn becomes pension advisor of Holland |
Oct 26 |
Georgia Colony reverses itself & rules slavery is legal |
Nov 2 |
English Ohio Trade Company forms first trading post |
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