The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.

George Farquhar’s The Beaux Stratagem is produced

Carlo Goldoni is born

Explore: The Mistress of the Inn, The Servant of Two Masters

Henry Fielding is born

Explore: Tom Jones, Henry Fielding, Amelia, Joseph Andrews

George Farquhar dies

Explore: The Beaux' Stratagem, The Recruiting Officer