1773
Feb
| 1773 • Istanbul Technical University is established (under the name of Royal School of Naval Engineering) as the world's first comprehensive institution of higher learning dedicated to engineering education. |
1804
Jan 5
Age: 30y
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birth of childThomas T Thornton North Carolina, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1804 • The Nguyễn Dynasty Emperor Gia Long changes his country's official name from Đại Việt to Việt Nam. |
1810
Feb 3
Age: 37y
| 1810 • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe publishes his Theory of Colours. |