1773
May 27
| 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. |
1762
Jan 1
1820
Age: 46y
| 1820 • Maine is admitted as the 23rd U.S. state. |
1850
Jun 3
Age: 77y
| 1850 • President Millard Fillmore is sworn in. |