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George Washingtons Birth
George Washington was born to Augustine Washington and his wife Mary Ball. His father was a prosperous planter. His family lived on Pope's Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. -
Rubber was Discovered in South America by Charles Marie
Charles Marie was an explorer.During in trip in Soulth Americia he researched rubber. Soon after his trip he wrote a detailed paper with samples to show his discovery. -
First Mental Asylum Opens in London
This was the first hospital opened in England for treating mental illness. This was a major breakthrough for mental health. The first chief physician was Dr William Battie. -
Washington Starts French and Indian War
Washington and his forces shot and killed a small opposing french group including their commander. This triggers the start of the war.
Washington did not have permission to fire on them. -
Washington Captures Fort Duquesne
Washington leads his troops to Fort Duquesne.The French, were outnumbered so they abandoned and burned Fort Duquesne. They retreated to Fort Leboeuf. This was a big victory for Washington. -
Washington Marriage to Martha Dandridge
By marrying Martha Dandridge, Washington became one of the richest men in the colonies.He took care of Martha's two children, from a previous marrage. -
James Watt Invents the Steam Engine
James Watt built minature models using tin steam cylinders and pistons attached to driving wheels by a system of gears. He researched many years and built many models before he created the real masterpice. After trying an experiment, he discoved he needed gears to make a new working machine. -
Carl Scheele and Priestley Discovered Oxygen
Priestley was the first chemist to prove that oxygen was essential to combustion. Swede Carl Scheele is credited with the discovery of oxygen by isolating oxygen in its gaseous state. Together they prove oxygen is a true statement. -
Washington goes to the First Continental Congress
Washingtons goes to the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia as a delegate from Virginia. He provides himself with military supplies before returning home in October. -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
After many defeats, Washington got a surprise victory, on Christmas, against the British in an attack on Trenton. This was a sneak attact which made Washington a great leader. Washington got another victory at Princeton a week later. -
Washington Sets Camp at Valley Forge
This camp was very poorly planned out. Washingtons men suffered from the cold winter and lack of food and supplies. Washington stuck by his troops side till the end. This created a great image for Washingtons relationship with his men and again, proving his great leadership. -
Uranus Discoverd by William Herschel
Astronomer William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781. He was using a telescope which he built himself when he spotted a dim object. He watched it for years and said it had to be a planet. -
Washington Leads the Battle of Yorktown
Washington leads a force to victory over British general Charles Cornwallis's forces at Yorktown, Virginia. It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. This battle is one of the biggests victories for Washington and Americans considered him a great military leader. -
The Supreme Court of Massachusetts Abolishes Slavery.
Dring the years 1781 to 1783, in three related cases known today as "The Quock Walker Case," the Supreme Judicial Court applied judicial review to abolish slavery.The court held laws and customs that slavery was incompatible with the new state constitution. -
Washington is Elected the First President Of the U.S
Washington was eleceted as the first President of the US. His success on the battle field and his known knowladge helped him to aquire this accomplishment of President.His presidancy lasted from April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 -
Washingtons Death
Washington died at Mount Vernon. The cause of death was a throat infection. It was believed at that time that he caught the illness while riding in the rain for long periods of time. Medical treatment made matters worse which led to Washingtons death.
