May 16
Today In History

Historical Events in 1760

1760 The Battle of Barari Ghat in 1760 saw Ahmad Shah Durrani's triumph over the Marathas, a significant military encounter in South Asian history.

1760 The Great Boston Fire of 1760 left a trail of devastation, reducing 349 buildings to ashes and reshaping the landscape of colonial America.

1760 The siege of Quebec commenced as French forces sought to reclaim the city held by the British, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in the French and Indian War.

1760 The retreat of French forces besieging Quebec in 1760, following the arrival of the Royal Navy, marked a turning point in the battle for North American dominance during the Seven Years' War.

1760 In 1760, the Great Upheaval occurred as New England planters arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, displacing the Acadians and staking their claim to the land in this significant historical event.

1760 Robert Rogers and his Rangers execute a daring raid on French-held Fort Sainte Thérèse, a pivotal moment in the French and Indian War.

1760 The Battle of Landeshut in 1760 marked a turning point in the Seven Years' War as Austria secured a decisive victory over Prussia, reshuffling the power dynamics in Europe.

1760 June 27, 1760, saw the Anglo-Cherokee War's Battle of Echoee, where Cherokee warriors achieved a remarkable victory over British forces near present-day Otto, North Carolina.

1760 The year 1760 marked the end of an era as British forces secured a decisive victory over their French counterparts in the final naval battle in New France, shaping the continent's future.

1760 The Battle of Liegnitz in 1760 AD saw Frederick the Great secure a victory over Austrian forces led by Ernst Gideon von Laudon during the Seven Years' War, influencing the course of European history.

1760 The surrender of Montreal to the British marked the final stroke in the conquest of New France, solidifying British control over vast North American territories.

1760 During the Seven Years' War, Russian and Austrian troops briefly occupy Berlin, leaving a lasting impact on European history.

1760 In a historic treaty on October 10, 1760, the Ndyuka people of Suriname forged an agreement with Dutch colonial authorities, shaping their future in the region.

1760 A changing of the guard in Britain as King George III ascended the throne, succeeding his grandfather, George II, in a pivotal moment for the British monarchy.

1760 The inauguration of the second Castellania in Valletta on this day marked a cultural milestone in Malta, as the interior Chapel of Sorrows received its blessing, becoming a place of solace and reflection.

1760 The Castellania prison in Valletta receives its first inmates, reflecting evolving penal practices in the Maltese archipelago.

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