What were major events that happened during the enlightenment?

The enlightenment has been hailed as the source of everything that has progressed into the modern world. The philosophical turbulence brought freedom of thought, critical thinking and rational inquiry not to mention religious tolerance. Event wise the enlightenment was more a way of thinking and gave way to a measure of individuals that would shape the world as we know it. Some philosophical events of note are the production of the United States and its Constitution; along with current European political affairs.