1738Events April 15 - Premiere in London of Serse an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel. November 13 Ratification of the Treaty of Vienna The excavation of Herculaneum, a Roman city buried by Vesuvius in AD 79, begins. John and Charles Wesley form the Me	1738 in literatureSee also 1737 in literature, other events of 1738, 1739 in literature, list of years in literature. Events Robert Blair marries Isabella Law Beginning of the mental decline of Jonathan Swift New Books De la gloire, ou entretien avec un Chinois and Conseil	1738 in scienceThe year 1738 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. See also 1737 in science, other events of 1738, 1739 in science and the list of years in science. Awards Copley Medal: James Valoue Births November 15 William Her
1738 in CanadaSee also 1737 in Canada, other events of 1738, 1739 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'. Events Smallpox strikes the Cherokee in the Southeast, killing almost half the population. Smallpox also reaches tribes in western Canada. Ester Bradeau, in t	1738 in musicSee also 1737 in music, other events of 1738, 1739 in music, list of years in music. Events Antonio Vivaldi conducts a festival to celebrate the 100th opening of the Schouwburg theater Classical music Opera Comus Thomas Arne La Conquista del Vello D'Oro G

Non User