Important Historical Events of the year 1756, Year 1756 in History

List of 1756 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1756

What happened in the year 1756?

Date Event
February 7, 1756 Guaraní War: The leader of the Guaraní rebels, Sepé Tiaraju, is killed in a skirmish with Spanish and Portuguese troops.
May 17, 1756 Seven Years' War formally begins when Great Britain declares war on France
May 18, 1756 The Seven Years' War begins when Great Britain declares war on France.
June 20, 1756 A British garrison is imprisoned in the Black Hole of Calcutta.
July 30, 1756 In Saint Petersburg, Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers.
August 29, 1756 Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War in Europe.
September 8, 1756 French and Indian War: Kittanning Expedition.