1782
| 1782 • Rama I succeeds King Taksin of Siam (now Thailand) who is overthrown in an coup d'etat and moves the political capital from Thonburi across the Menam to Rattanakosin Island, the historic center of Bangkok. |
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Age: 18y
1800
Age: 18y
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birth of childMary McDonald Ireland ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1800 • The French garrison in Valletta surrenders to British troops who had been called at the invitation of the Maltese. The islands of Malta and Gozo become the Malta Protectorate. |
1866
Age: 84y
| 1866 • The Canadian Parliament meets for the first time in Ottawa. |