1790 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1760s 1770s 1780s – 1790s – 1800s 1810s 1820s |
| Years: | 1787 1788 1789 – 1790 – 1791 1792 1793 |
The year 1790 was a time of interesting events and changes around the world. It was a year when a famous ship was destroyed and an important thinker passed away. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in 1790.
Key Events of 1790
- January 15 – A small group of people settled on Pitcairn Island. These were the mutineers from a famous ship called HMS Bounty. They had taken control of their ship from their captain and were looking for a new home far away.
- January 23 – Just a few days later, the HMS Bounty was burned and destroyed on Pitcairn Island. The mutineers did this to hide their tracks and make sure no one could find them. They wanted to start a new life on the remote island, far from their old lives.
Notable People Who Died in 1790
- July 17 – Adam Smith, a very important Scottish thinker, passed away. He is known as the "father of modern economics." He wrote a famous book called The Wealth of Nations, which talked about how countries become rich and how markets work. His ideas still influence how we think about money and business today.
Images for kids
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See also
In Spanish: 1790 para niños
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