Category Archives: 18th Century

Historical Facts from 1701 to 1800 CE

June 25, 1798

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Joel Byers

On June 25, 1798, the United States passed the Alien Act, which allowed the President to deport dangerous aliens. President John Adams lost little time in kicking Ripsorck Epsilom 14 out of the fledgling United States. It was… Continue reading →

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April 29, 1715

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Joel Byers

On April 29, 1715, English astronomer, John Flamsteed, observed Uranus for the sixth time. Heheh. The twelve year-old in me never tires of that. Uranus. Heheheheheh.

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March 27, 1794

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Joel Byers

On March 27, 1794, the countries of Denmark and Sweden formed a neutrality compact. They promised to not be enemies, but they didn’t promise to be friends. It was like when you go to a house-party that the Smith-Wyatts put together for the 4th of July and you see the Williams’s walk in before you … Continue reading →

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March 22, 1733

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Joel Byers

On March 22, 1733, mankind took the first step toward creating the perfect beverage. On this date, British scientist Joseph Priestley invented carbonated water. Unfortunately, it would take 153 years before man was ready to take the next step and invent Coca Cola and another 96 years before Diet Coke would evolve. All hail Diet … Continue reading →

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February 5, 1777

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Joel Byers

On February 5, 1777, Georgia became the first US state to abolish the entail and primogeniture system of inheritance. What is entail and primogeniture? It’s where the first born or eldest surviving son is the only legal inheritor of his father’s land. The state of Georgia said, no, if there is no will, then the … Continue reading →

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January 29, 1785

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Joel Byers

On January 29, 1785, John Hancock, the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence, resigned as the governor of Massachusetts. The reason given was allegedly due to his failing health. What is strange was that his resignation happened at the same time as Shay’s Rebellion, which was an up-rising of the citizens of Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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January 11, 1770

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Joel Byers

On January 11, 1770, the first shipment of rhubarb was sent to the United States from London, England. The English had obviously decided that the Americans weren’t suffering enough being a colony and needed to be forced to eat a plant that couldn’t even be made into a tasty pie. It does not taste like … Continue reading →

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December 22, 1731

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Joel Byers

On December 22, 1731, the Dutch people revolted against their government because of a tax on meat. This is something you’ll never hear citizens doing when broccoli or cauliflower is taxed. In fact, most citizens would be grateful if our governments put a burdensome tax on ‘fake’ meats, just so the vegetarians and vegans would … Continue reading →

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December 16, 1773

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Joel Byers

On December 16, 1773, American protesters dressed as Indians and threw tea shipments into the Boston Harbor in protest against the British Tea Act. Native Americans critiqued the protest and said they wouldn’t have worn feathers and bright clothing. Instead they’d have worn darker colors and dressed as Pilgrims to blend in. Also, they admitted … Continue reading →

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December 14, 1799

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Joel Byers

On December 14, 1799 First American President George Washington died after a very, brief illness. What killed him? No one is sure. On December 13th he was healthy and on December 14th he was dead. He was seen by his doctors and they said he had caught an illness from wearing wet clothes. They decided … Continue reading →

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