People in History
The people behind the moments: leaders, scientists, explorers and ordinary people whose choices changed what came next.
1793
1793 · Politics
Marie Antoinette’s Execution and the End of a Royal Life
October 16, 17931791
1791 · Music
Mozart Dies in Vienna
December 5, 17911783
1783 · War & Conflict
British Forces Evacuate New York City
November 25, 17831783
1783 · Technology
Before Free Flight: Pilâtre de Rozier Rises in a Tethered Balloon
October 15, 17831762
1762 · Politics
The deposed Peter III dies in custody
July 17, 17621718
1718 · Crime & Justice
Blackbeard Is Killed off North Carolina
November 22, 17181687
1687 · Exploration
La Salle is killed by members of his own expedition
March 19, 16871642
1642 · Exploration
Tasman's Expedition Sights New Zealand
December 13, 16421642
1642 · Exploration
Abel Tasman's Expedition Reaches Tasmania
November 24, 16421577
1577 · Exploration
Francis Drake Begins His Circumnavigation Voyage
December 13, 15771567
1567 · Politics
Swedish nobles are killed in the Sture murders
May 24, 15671532
1532 · War & Conflict