England

William Pitt, the younger, Prime Minister of Britain, advocates the union of Britain and Ireland

William Pitt the Younger, who became the youngest Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1783 at the age of 24, played a pivotal role in advocating for the union of Great Britain and Ireland. This advocacy culminated in the Acts of Union 1800, which led to the creation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on January 1, 1801.

Income Tax introduced in England

The introduction of income tax in England occurred in the late 18th century, primarily in response to the financial needs of the British government during a time of war. Here are the key points about the introduction of income tax in England in 1799:

Oliver Goldsmiths, The Good-Natured Boy is first performed at Londons Covent Garden

Oliver Goldsmith, a notable writer and playwright of the 18th century, is best known for his works such as “The Vicar of Wakefield,” “She Stoops to Conquer,” and “The Deserted Village.” However, there’s a little confusion in your query: “The Good-Natured Man” is a play by Oliver Goldsmith, not “The Good-Natured Boy.”

Richard Polwhele, a Cornish historian was born

Richard Polwhele, a Cornish historian and poet, was indeed born in 1760. He is known for his works in the fields of history, literature, and antiquarian studies. Polwhele was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural scene of his time and made notable contributions to the study of Cornwall’s history and heritage.

British Linen Company received its Charter

James Gandon, architect and builder of the Customs House, the Four Courts, is born in London

George Carpenter, former MP for Newtown, is wounded at Battle of Almenara, Spain

Lieutenant-General George Carpenter, 1st Baron Carpenter of Killaghy (10 February 1657 – 10 February 1731) was a British army officer who also sat in the House of Commons from 1715 to 1727. First commissioned in 1685, Carpenter took part in the 1689 to 1691 Williamite War in Ireland, before being transferred to Flanders in 1692 for service in the 1688 to 1697 Nine Years’ War.

The Great Storm of 1703 hits Britain, 8,000 people die in 24 hours

The Great storm of 1703 was a destructive extratropical cyclone that struck central and southern England on 26 November 1703.

William III dies when his horse stumbles on a molehill

William III (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), also widely known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from the 1670s, and King of England, Ireland, and Scotland from 1689 until his death in 1702.

Sir Richard Levinge, an Irish MP, committed to the Tower of London

Sir Richard Levinge (1656–1724), an Irish lawyer and politician, was born 2 May 1656, at Leek in Staffordshire, the second son of Richard Levinge of Parwich in Derbyshire.