18th century

     

The 18th century laste from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, in accordance with the Anno Domini era numbering system.

Trivia about 18th century

  • Ben Franklin flew a kite & invented the lightning rod
  • British scientist Henry Cavendish made the first reliable measurement of gravity late in this century
  • George Washington was born
  • Handel's "Berenice, Queen of Egypt" took a hiatus from the stage from the first part of this century to 1985
  • Frederick the Great of Prussia
  • The anthem heard here was composed in this century
  • Marie Antoinette lives & dies
  • The French go on a chopping spree & send Louis XVI to the guillotine
  • France's Louis XV
  • The assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
  • The cotton gin

Tweets about 18th century

  • I'm selling '18th Century Scottish Kilt - Large' on Check it out at
  • @AlysonOnTour It was the 18th century with southern England.
  • RT @WordzGame: Chocolate was used as medicine in the 18th century. It was believed it could cure stomach aches.
  • Now I got kicked off gofundme for posting that art shouldn't be censored and posting an 18th century painting of...
  • RT @CaeciliaDance: Guide to the coffee-houses of 17th&18th century London, with an interactive map
  • 18th Century Shropshire Inn for 2 (from £49) via @wowcher
  • Explore New Horizons at this #Mindfulness #Retreat in the south of France on Apr 18 2014 ... #Meditation ...
  • Guide to the coffee-houses of 17th&18th century London, with an interactive map
  • @yung_robo I'm an 18th century quill.
  • Apparently, Folk Club only does Sea Shanties. From the 17th & 18th century. Esoteric, much? They can Folk Off.
  • #Modi has also made clear that #India will push back against what he calls #China's "18th century expansionist mindset.-D.Twining
  • A dazzling fashion show of kimono from the late 18th century to the present day opens today!
  • Robin Lane Fox on an 18th-century English landscape garden restored to its former glory
  • Negative gearing is so 18th century! AU @grputland HT: @CCASHMORE_BUYER #property #investment #taxation #Australia
  • RT @skidodoi18: “@roll_up_kofi: But what's funny Kwesi? Lol @skidodoi18|| I'm sorry but I can't help but laugh. 18th century Big Sam, ay3ka
  • French Fabric | 18th century toile fabric
  • RT @DrLindseyFitz: Apothecary's Cash-Book, West Yorkshire, 18th century. cc @AlexAnstey
  • RT @UnreveaISecrets: Chocolate was used as medicine in the 18th century. It was believed it could cure stomach aches.
  • @Dior's collection launched us to space, asymmetric astronaut sleeves with a nod aristocracy and 18th century furnishing. #dior #ss15 #pfw
  • Mozart, famous music composer of the 18th century composed a song titled "Lick Me in the Ass".
  • The panel with vase of flowers (18th Century)
  • RT @UnimagnableFact: Chocolate was used as medicine in the 18th century. It was believed it could cure stomach aches.
  • “@roll_up_kofi: But what's funny Kwesi? Lol @skidodoi18|| I'm sorry but I can't help but laugh. 18th century Big Sam, ay3ka
  • RT @NCCAie: #NGIseminar14 showing a Hogarth portrait of children from the 18th century. Frozen in time but we know their history
  • #NGIseminar14 showing a Hogarth portrait of children from the 18th century. Frozen in time but we know their history
  • RT @susiebubble: 18th century frock coat in day glo pink @dior
  • RT @booth1: Incredible knits in 18th century mash up collection by Raf Simons at @Dior #PFW
  • TWO prominent modern day Biggar buildings owe their origins to religious discord after the 18th century union o...
  • Millers sought to keep sails turning: The owners of an 18th Century windmill hold a recruitment days for volun...