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In 1666, one of the most significant events in London’s history occurred: the Great Fire of London, which began on Sunday, 2 September and burned for nearly four days, destroying much of the city. The fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane, belonging to King Charles II’s baker, Thomas Farriner, and rapidly spread due to hot, dry weather and strong easterly winds. It consumed approximately 436 acres of London, including 13,200 houses, 87 churches, and major landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral, which was completely gutted and later rebuilt. Despite the extensive destruction, the death toll was remarkably low, with only 16 confirmed deaths reported. The fire followed closely after the Great Plague of 1665, which had already devastated the population, and left around 100,000 people homeless. In response, King Charles II initiated a major rebuilding effort, commissioning Sir Christopher Wren to design a new St Paul’s Cathedral and numerous other churches, while also enforcing stricter building regulations requiring brick or stone construction and wider streets to prevent future fires.

Other notable events in 1666 included Isaac Newton’s groundbreaking scientific work, which he later referred to as his Annus mirabilis or “Year of Wonders,” during which he developed differential calculus and conducted experiments on light using a prism. In North America, French forces led by Alexandre de Prouville de Tracy launched a military campaign into Mohawk territory, and in India, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb conquered Chittagong, renaming it Islamabad. The year also saw the publication of the first complete printed Bible translation into Armenian in Amsterdam and the completion of the first census in New France by Jean Talon.

Gulliver’s Travels was published on October 28, 1726, by Jonathan Swift in London, becoming one of the most influential satirical works in English literature.

Voltaire began his three-year exile in England on May 1, 1726, where he studied British political and literary culture, significantly influencing his later writings.

Catherine Hayes, convicted of murdering her husband in a brutal manner, was executed at Tyburn on May 9, 1726, becoming the last woman burned at the stake in England—a rare and grim punishment.

The Supreme Privy Council was established in Russia on February 8, 1726, following the death of Tsar Peter the Great, marking a shift in governance under Empress Catherine I.

Benjamin Franklin returned to Philadelphia from England on October 11, 1726, after a period of work and study, setting the stage for his future contributions to American society.

The Great Awakening, a major religious revival movement, began in 1726 and transformed Colonial America, laying spiritual and moral foundations that many historians believe influenced the ideals of the American Revolution and the eventual push against slavery.

The Grand Allies, a cartel of coal-owning families in Northumberland and Durham, was formed in June 1726, consolidating economic power in the British coal industry.

James Hutton, the father of modern geology, was born on June 3, 1726, in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking the beginning of a scientific legacy that would reshape Earth sciences.

Mary Toft, a woman from Godalming, caused a sensation in October–December 1726 by claiming to give birth to rabbits, a hoax that captured public attention and led to a medical investigation.

The first circulating library in Britain opened in Edinburgh on May 25, 1726, founded by poet and bookseller Allan Ramsay, promoting wider access to books and literacy.

Shays’ Rebellion began in August 1786 when more than 500 armed farmers and Revolutionary War veterans in western Massachusetts, frustrated by high taxes, debt, and lack of debt relief, blocked access to a county court in Northampton. This uprising exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and became a catalyst for the Constitutional Convention.

The Annapolis Convention was held from September 11–14, 1786, in Maryland, with delegates from five states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia) meeting to discuss trade issues. Due to low attendance and the recognition that broader governance reforms were needed, the convention issued a call for a larger federal convention in Philadelphia the following year—leading directly to the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Other notable events in 1786 include:

1846

San Francisco Earthquake (April 18): A magnitude 7.8 earthquake devastated San Francisco, killing around 3,000 people and destroying 80% of the city, primarily due to subsequent fires.

Pure Food and Drug Act (June 30): Enacted in the U.S., this law laid the foundation for modern food and drug safety regulations, leading to the creation of the FDA.

Meat Inspection Act (June 30): Passed alongside the Pure Food and Drug Act, it mandated federal inspection of meatpacking facilities, spurred by Upton Sinclair’s exposé The Jungle.

Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle: Published in 1906, this novel exposed unsanitary conditions in the U.S. meatpacking industry, triggering public outrage and regulatory reforms.

Finland Grants Universal Suffrage (October 1): Finland became the first nation in the world to grant full women’s suffrage, including the right to stand for election.

Dreyfus Affair Ends (July 12): Alfred Dreyfus was fully exonerated by a French court of appeals, concluding a major political scandal that exposed anti-Semitism and influenced civil rights in France.

Launch of HMS Dreadnought (February 10): The British Royal Navy launched the revolutionary battleship Dreadnought, rendering all previous warships obsolete and sparking a naval arms race with Germany.

First Powered Flight in Europe (October 23): Alberto Santos-Dumont made the first officially recognized powered flight in Europe, flying 197 feet in a biplane near Paris.

SOS Adopted as International Distress Signal: The SOS signal (· · · — — — · · ·) was formally adopted at the International Radiotelegraph Convention, replacing CQD.

Rolls-Royce Limited Founded (March 15): Charles Rolls and Henry Royce established Rolls-Royce Limited, which would become a legendary name in automotive and aerospace engineering.

Wassermann Test for Syphilis Developed: German bacteriologist August von Wassermann developed the first blood test to diagnose syphilis, a major breakthrough in medical diagnostics.

Courrières Mine Disaster (March 10): A coal mine explosion in northern France killed 1,060 miners, one of the deadliest industrial accidents in European history.

Death of Susan B. Anthony (March 13): The pioneering women’s rights activist died, having laid the groundwork for the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment.

First Grand Prix Motor Race: Held in Le Mans, France, it marked the beginning of modern auto racing.

Simplon Tunnel Opened (May 19): The 12.3-mile tunnel under the Alps connected Switzerland and Italy, becoming the world’s longest railway tunnel at the time.

1906 San Francisco earthquake major earthquake that struck San Francisco and the coast of Northern California

FIFA World Cup (July 11–30): Hosted and won by England, defeating West Germany 4–2 after extra time at Wembley Stadium.

Miranda v. Arizona (June 13): The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that suspects must be informed of their rights before interrogation, establishing the “Miranda warning.”

First Controlled Moon Landing (February 3): The Soviet spacecraft Luna 9 made the first soft landing on the Moon, transmitting photos from the surface.

Cultural Revolution Begins (May 16): The Communist Party of China launched the Cultural Revolution, a socio-political movement led by Mao Zedong.

Indira Gandhi Becomes Prime Minister (January 19): She became India’s first female prime minister following the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Palomares B-52 Crash (January 17): A U.S. B-52 bomber collided with a tanker over Spain, dropping three hydrogen bombs near Palomares, with one recovered from the sea.

Charles Whitman’s Shooting (August 1): The University of Texas tower shooting left 13 dead and 31 injured, marking one of the first mass shootings in U.S. history.

NBA Expansion (January 16): Chicago was granted an NBA franchise, leading to the creation of the Chicago Bulls.

Beatles’ Final Concert (August 29): The Beatles performed their last live concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.

Harrier Jump Jet Introduced: The world’s first operational vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) jet fighter entered service.

New York City Transit Strike (January 1–12): A 12-day strike halted subway and bus services, paralyzing the city.

Aberfan Disaster (October 21): A coal waste tip collapsed in Wales, killing 144 people, including 116 children.

Medicare Begins (July 1): The U.S. launched Medicare, providing health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older.

Robert C. Weaver Appointed (January 13): Became the first African American U.S. Cabinet member, heading the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

1966 FIFA World Cup8th FIFA World Cup, held in England