1732 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1700s 1710s 1720s – 1730s – 1740s 1750s 1760s |
| Years: | 1729 1730 1731 – 1732 – 1733 1734 1735 |
The year 1732 was a time of exciting new beginnings and important discoveries! New lands were being settled, famous music was performed for the first time, and a very important future leader was born. Let's explore what happened in this busy year.
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Exciting Events of 1732
New Colony: Georgia is Born
On June 9, 1732, a special document called a royal charter was given to James Oglethorpe. This charter allowed him to start a brand new colony in North America, which was named Georgia. It was a big step in the history of the United States.
Music and Theatre Openings
- On February 23, a famous opera by George Frideric Handel called Orlando was performed for the very first time in London. Handel was a very well-known composer, and his music is still enjoyed today!
- Later that year, on December 7, a brand new theatre opened its doors. This was the original Covent Garden Theatre Royal, which is now known as the Royal Opera House. It quickly became a very important place for plays and music in London.
Science and Discovery
In 1732, a new element called Cobalt was discovered. Elements are the basic building blocks of everything around us, and finding a new one was a big deal for scientists at the time!
Important People Born in 1732
Many people who would become famous were born in 1732. Here are a few:
- February 22 – A very important person named George Washington was born. He would later become the first President of the United States!
- April 5 – Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a talented French artist, was born. He became known for his beautiful and lively paintings.
- April 13 – Frederick North, Lord North was born. He later served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782.
- December 6 – Warren Hastings was born. He became the first Governor-General of India, a very important role in managing the British territories there.
- Also born in 1732 was Joseph Haydn, an amazing Austrian composer. He wrote many famous pieces of music, including symphonies and string quartets.
Images for kids
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Herman Boerhaave publishes Elementa chemiae, considered the first text on chemistry.
See also
In Spanish: 1732 para niños
