What happened in 1784

2 entries recorded for 1784, listed by date. That was 242 years ago.

1784 at a glance

Years ago
242 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1780s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

March

  • March 22

    Emerald Buddha

    Historical event

    The Emerald Buddha, considered to be the sacred palladium of Thailand, was installed in its current location at Wat Phra Kaew on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

June

  • June 4

    Élisabeth Thible

    Historical event

    Élisabeth Thible became the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon, covering a distance of 4 km (2.5 mi) and reaching an estimated altitude of 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

Questions about 1784

What happened in 1784?

This site records 2 entries for 1784, including Emerald Buddha on March 22. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1784?

242 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1784 turns 242 this year.

Which century is 1784 in?

1784 falls in the 18th century, in the 1780s.

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