1784
Asiatic Society of Bengal Founded
Sir William Jones, a Welsh judge and prodigious linguist recently arrived in Calcutta, founded the Asiatic Society to study the languages and histories…
Cartwright Invents the Power Loom
A Leicestershire parson named Edmund Cartwright, who had never seen a weaver work, designed a loom driven by a steam engine.
Pitt's India Act
The younger Pitt's reform created a British government Board of Control overseeing East India Company affairs in India.
Herschel's Catalog of Nebulae
William Herschel, aided by his extraordinary sister Caroline, began cataloging thousands of distant nebulae with his giant reflecting telescopes.
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What happened in the year 1784?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1784. The most significant is Asiatic Society of Bengal Founded.
What era was 1784 part of?
1784 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1784?
The events from 1784 span South Asia and Europe.