Forerunner of Kirov Ballet founded. This ballet marks the beginning of the use of the average person as the subject of ballets. The Creatures of Prometheus. I Jamestown Founded First black slaves arrive in North America Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth Rock English Civil War begins Coronation of Charles II of England Hudson Bay Company chartered. First circulating library established in Edinburgh Paul Revere and John Adams born.
Wedgwood pottery opens.
U.S. Declaration of Independence James Cook discovers Hawaii Montgolfier brothers construct their hot air balloon. James Watt's steam engine. The French Revolution. The storming of the Bastille. H.M.S. Bounty mutiny.