1788
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1750s 1760s 1770s – 1780s – 1790s 1800s 1810s |
| Years: | 1785 1786 1787 – 1788 – 1789 1790 1791 |
Events
- January 26 – The First Fleet arrives at Sydney Cove, bringing the first European settlers to Australia. This is now celebrated as Australia's national day.
- October 25 – The HMVA Bounty reaches Tahiti.
- December 14 – Accession of Charles IV, King of Spain.
- Georgia becomes a state.
Births
- January 22 – Lord Byron, English poet
- February 5 – Robert Peel, British Prime Minister
Deaths
- January 31 – Bonny Prince Charlie, Pretender to the English Throne
- August 2 – Thomas Gainsborough, painter
- December 14 – Charles III, King of Spain