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Gabriel Fahrenheit invents first mercury thermometer
German physicist, Gabriel Fahrenheit, invented the first mercury thermometer which was then known as a modern thermometer. -
Ben Franklin Discovers electricity
Benjamin Franklin, a founding father, scientist, inventor, etc.. conducted an experiment which involved flying a kite, during a storm, with a metal key tied to the string to prove that lightning was electricity. -
French and Indian War began
In 1754, George Washington led an army against the French due to the fact that they wanted to expand the North American colonies to the west. -
George lll becomes king of Britain
George took the thrown as king of Great Britain. -
Seven Years War ends
The war against Great Britain was ended with the Treaty of Paris -
American Revolutionary War began
America fought to gain independence from Britain. -
Austro-Turkish War
Austrian Empire against Ottoman Empire -
French Revolution
French Royalists against French Republicans -
French Revolution ends
The French Revolution is over. -
War of the Second Coalition
France against Austria, Russia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Portugal, Naples