1748
Aug 21
| 1748 • War of the Austrian Succession: The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war. Great Britain obtains Madras, in India, from France, in exchange for the fortress of Louisbourg in Canada. |
1828
Nov 10
Age: 80y
| 1828 • Ányos Jedlik creates the world's first electric motor. |