1771
Arkwright's Cromford Mill
Richard Arkwright, a barber-turned-inventor, built the world's first factory on the River Derwent - a five-story brick box filled with his patent water frame.
Tây Sơn Rebellion Erupts in Vietnam
Three brothers from the village of Tây Sơn in central Vietnam raised a peasant revolt against the Nguyễn lords of the south.
Endeavour Returns to England
After three years, a scurvy-free crew (Cook had forced them to eat sauerkraut), a dead botanist's assistant, and 30,000 plant specimens, Endeavour reached…
Russian Conquest of Crimea Begins
Prince Dolgorukov's army stormed the Perekop lines and overran the Crimean Khanate.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1771?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1771. The most significant is Arkwright's Cromford Mill: Richard Arkwright, a barber-turned-inventor, built the world's first factory on the River Derwent - a five-story brick box filled with his patent water frame.
What era was 1771 part of?
1771 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1771?
The events from 1771 span Europe and Southeast Asia.