1773
May 27
| 1773 • The Komisja Edukacji Narodowej (Polish for Commission for the Education of the People), formed in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, is considered to be the world's first ministry of education. |
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 • A revolt begins in Santa María Chiquimula, Totonicapán department of Guatemala. |
1850
Jun 3
Age: 77y
| 1850 • First ascent of Piz Bernina, the highest summit of the eastern Alps. |