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Steam Engine
James Watt invents the steam engine, and kickstarts the industrial revolution. -
American Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written, making America independent and severing all ties with the British Empire. -
First Fleet
The First Fleet landed in Botany Bay, colonising and founding Australia. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution begins, with the rebels aiming to overthrow the monarchy for a fairer, more equal society in which they have a say. The rebels succeed, and the Revolution ends in 1799. -
Abolition of the Slave Trade
Britain abolishes the slave trade in the British Empire, with this act being passed by the British parliament. William Wilbeforce was the figurehead of the anti-slavery momvement. -
Gold discovered
Gold was discovered in Ballarat, Victoria, starting the Australian gold-rush. It ended in the late 1860's. -
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge construction was completed, which was a major feat of engineering. -
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower opened to the public as part of the World Fair. It was supposed to be a temporary exhibition but is still standing today. -
Birth of Hitler
Adolf Hitler is born in Austria. He would later go on to shape 1930's Germany and cause WWII. -
Wireless Telegraph
Marconi invented the wireless Telegraph, revolutionising how people contacted each other. -
Australian Federation
Australian Federation occurs and all the colonies come together. This also was a step of independence away from the British. -
Death of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria dies, and Edward VII becomes king. -
First Car
The first car available to the masses was made, the Model T made by Ford. -
Death of Edward VII
Edward VII dies, and George V becomes king. -
Titanic Sinking
The Titanic sinks, leading to a complete review of safety on ships world over, including lifeboat numbers. It also lead to a review of how ships were built to ensure safety. -
WWI Begins
WWI begins, started by the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, after which Hungary declared war on Serbia. -
WWI Ends
WWI ends with the formal surrender of Germany. The war lasted 3 and a half years more than originally projected and there were over 17 million causaulties world wide.
