1786
Annapolis Convention Fails - and Succeeds
Twelve delegates from five states gathered at Mann's Tavern in Annapolis to discuss interstate commerce and accomplished almost nothing.
Death of Frederick the Great
Alone at Sanssouci with his dogs, Frederick died in his armchair.
Shays's Rebellion
Western Massachusetts farmers, squeezed by taxes and debt courts, closed county courts at pitchfork-point.
First Ascent of Mont Blanc
Jacques Balmat, a chamois hunter, and Michel Paccard, a doctor, climbed alpine Europe's highest peak from Chamonix after earlier failed attempts.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1786?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1786. The most significant is Annapolis Convention Fails - and Succeeds: Twelve delegates from five states gathered at Mann's Tavern in Annapolis to discuss interstate commerce and accomplished almost nothing.
What era was 1786 part of?
1786 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1786?
The events from 1786 span North America and Europe.