English astronomer James Bradley announces the discovery of Earth's nutation, or wobble
English astronomer James Bradley announces the discovery of Earth's nutation, or wobble
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1744. This year saw 14 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1744 Timeline
English astronomer James Bradley announces the discovery of Earth's nutation, or wobble
English astronomer James Bradley announces the discovery of Earth's nutation, or wobble
French and Spanish fleet leave Toulon
The Battle of Toulon took place on 21 and 22 February 1744 NS near the French Mediterranean port of Toulon.
Battle at Toulon (French/Spanish vs English fleet of Adm Matthews)
Battle at Toulon (French/Spanish vs English fleet of Adm Matthews)
Battle of Toulon [Battle of Cape Sicié]: Spanish naval fleet supported by France's Levant fleet breaks through a two-yea
Battle of Toulon [Battle of Cape Sicié]: Spanish naval fleet supported by France's Levant fleet breaks through a two-year-old British blockade of Italy, allowing the Spanish to go on the offensive against Savoy
English auction house Sotheby's holds its first ever auction (of books) in London
Sotheby's ( SUDH-ə-beez) is a British-founded multinational corporation with headquarters in New York City.
French King Louis XV declares war on Britain
Louis XV (15 February 1710 – 10 May 1774), known as Louis the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774.
French army takes Austrian Netherlands
French army takes Austrian Netherlands
French troops conquer Kortrijk
French troops conquer Kortrijk
France and Prussia sign peace treaty
The Treaty of Berlin was a treaty between the Habsburg archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria, who was also Queen of Bohemia, and the Prussian king Frederick the Great, signed on 28 July 1742 in...
France and Spain defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo outside Cuneo, Italy
France and Spain defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo outside Cuneo, Italy
John Carteret resigns as British Secretary of State for the Northern Department
John Carteret resigns as British Secretary of State for the Northern Department
Austrian forces pillage and kill Jews in Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia.
Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa expels Jews from Prague
Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the...
Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa expands her expulsion of Jews from Prague to include Bohemia and Moravia
Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the...
Mayer Amschel Rothschild is born
Mayer Amschel Rothschild, German banker, known for german banker, was born on 1744-02-23.
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck is born
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, French naturalist, known for french naturalist, was born on 1744-08-01.
Anders Celsius dies
Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and physicist, known for swedish astronomer and physicist, died on 1744-04-25. Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician.
Events
French and Spanish fleet leave Toulon
The Battle of Toulon took place on 21 and 22 February 1744 NS near the French Mediterranean port of Toulon.
Battle at Toulon (French/Spanish vs English fleet of Adm Matthews)
Battle at Toulon (French/Spanish vs English fleet of Adm Matthews)
Battle of Toulon [Battle of Cape Sicié]: Spanish naval fleet supported by France's Levant fleet breaks through a two-yea
Battle of Toulon [Battle of Cape Sicié]: Spanish naval fleet supported by France's Levant fleet breaks through a two-year-old British blockade of Italy, allowing the Spanish to go on the offensive against Savoy
English auction house Sotheby's holds its first ever auction (of books) in London
Sotheby's ( SUDH-ə-beez) is a British-founded multinational corporation with headquarters in New York City.
French King Louis XV declares war on Britain
Louis XV (15 February 1710 – 10 May 1774), known as Louis the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774.
French army takes Austrian Netherlands
French army takes Austrian Netherlands
French troops conquer Kortrijk
French troops conquer Kortrijk
France and Prussia sign peace treaty
The Treaty of Berlin was a treaty between the Habsburg archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria, who was also Queen of Bohemia, and the Prussian king Frederick the Great, signed on 28 July 1742 in...
France and Spain defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo outside Cuneo, Italy
France and Spain defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo outside Cuneo, Italy
John Carteret resigns as British Secretary of State for the Northern Department
John Carteret resigns as British Secretary of State for the Northern Department
Austrian forces pillage and kill Jews in Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia.
Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa expels Jews from Prague
Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the...
Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa expands her expulsion of Jews from Prague to include Bohemia and Moravia
Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1744?
- In 1744, there were 14 significant historical events. Notable events include English astronomer James Bradley announces the discovery of Earth's nutation, or wobble, French and Spanish fleet leave Toulon, Battle at Toulon (French/Spanish vs English fleet of Adm Matthews).
- Who was born in 1744?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1744, including Mayer Amschel Rothschild is born, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck is born.
- Who died in 1744?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1744, including Anders Celsius dies.