1728 facts for kids

The year 1728 was a special one because it was a leap year in the Gregorian calendar. This means it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time, from new scientific discoveries to the birth of famous people who would change history.

Important Events of 1728

Science and Learning in 1728

• A big discovery in space! The astronomer James Bradley found something called astronomical aberration. This is a small change in how stars appear to move because of how the Earth moves around the Sun and how fast light travels. It helped scientists understand our universe better.
• The Swedish Academy of Sciences was started in Uppsala, Sweden. This was an important step for science and learning in Sweden.
• The University of Havana was founded in Cuba. It quickly became the most important university there, helping many students learn and grow. You can visit their website here: Universidad de la Habana.

Famous People Born in 1728

Many people who would become famous were born in 1728. Here are some of them:

Writers and Thinkers

• January 9 – Thomas Warton, an English poet. He wrote many poems and also studied the history of English poetry. He passed away in 1790.
• September 14 – Mercy Otis Warren, an American writer. She wrote plays and poems that were important during the American Revolution. She died in 1814.
• November 10 – Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish writer. He was known for his novels, plays, and poems. He passed away in 1774.

Leaders and Explorers

• February 21 – Emperor Peter III of Russia. He was a ruler of Russia and the husband of the famous Catherine the Great. He died in 1762.
• August 28 – John Stark, an American general. He was a brave leader during the American Revolutionary War. He lived until 1822.
• October 7 – Caesar Rodney, an American lawyer. He was one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence, a very important document for America. He died in 1784.
• October 27 – James Cook, a British captain and explorer. He made many famous voyages, exploring and mapping parts of the Pacific Ocean. He passed away in 1779.

Scientists and Inventors

• April 16 – Joseph Black, a Scottish scientist. He made important discoveries in chemistry and physics. He died in 1799.
• August 26 – Johann Heinrich Lambert, a Swiss mathematician, physicist, and astronomer. He made many contributions to different areas of science. He passed away in 1777.
• September 3 – Matthew Boulton, an English metal-worker and inventor. He was a business partner of James Watt and helped make the steam engine famous. He died in 1809.

Notable People Who Died in 1728

Some important people also passed away in 1728:

Musicians and Composers

• February 12 – Agostino Steffani, an Italian diplomat and composer. He wrote many beautiful pieces of music. He was born in 1654.
• August 15 – Marin Marais, a French musician. He was a famous composer and player of the viola da gamba. He was born in 1656.

Religious and Political Figures

• February 13 – Cotton Mather, a Puritan minister. He was a very influential religious leader in early America. He was born in 1663.
• March 4 – Anna Petrovna of Russia, the oldest daughter of Peter the Great, a famous Russian emperor. She was born in 1708.
• November 19 – Leopold of Anhalt-Köthen, a German Prince. He was a ruler in Germany. He was born in 1694.
• Date unknown – Serfoji I, an Indian ruler. He was a king in India. He was born in 1675.

Historians and Jurists

• April 3 – James Anderson, a Scottish historian. He wrote about the history of Scotland. He was born in 1662.
• September 23 – Christian Thomasius, a German jurist. He was an important thinker about law and philosophy. He was born in 1655.

Images for kids

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  A portrait of James Cook, the famous British explorer.

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  A portrait of Cotton Mather, an influential Puritan minister.

See also

In Spanish: 1728 para niños