Important Historical Events of the year 1747, Year 1747 in History

List of 1747 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1747

What happened in the year 1747?

Date Event
January 31, 1747 The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital.
May 14, 1747 War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre.
October 25, 1747 War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral Edward Hawke defeats the French at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre.