1773
May 27
| 1773 • The first opera performance in the Swedish language, Thetis and Phelée, performed by Carl Stenborg and Elisabeth Olin in Bollhuset, marks the establishment of the Royal Swedish Opera. |
1762
Jan 1
| 1762 • French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau publishes his famous books, The Social Contract and Émile, or On Education |
1820
Age: 46y
| 1820 • George IV of the United Kingdom ascends the throne on the death at Windsor Castle of his father George III (after 59 years on the throne), ending the period known as the British Regency. There will be a gap of 21 years before the title Prince of Wales is next used. |
1850
Jun 3
Age: 77y
| 1850 • San Francisco, California is incorporated as a city. |