Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" is published in London
A Dictionary of the English Language, sometimes published as Johnson's Dictionary, was published on 15 April 1755 and written by Samuel Johnson.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1755. This year saw 18 significant events. 4 notable figures were born.
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1755 Timeline
Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" is published in London
A Dictionary of the English Language, sometimes published as Johnson's Dictionary, was published on 15 April 1755 and written by Samuel Johnson.
Lisbon earthquake kills more than 50,000 in Portugal
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon earthquake, hit the Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa on the morning of Saturday, 1 November, Feast of All Saints, at around 09:40...
Treaty of Giyanti / Gianti Java dividing the once powerful Javanese Sultanate of Mataram signed by the Dutch and Javanes
Treaty of Giyanti / Gianti Java dividing the once powerful Javanese Sultanate of Mataram signed by the Dutch and Javanese princes Mangkubumi and Pakubuwono
1st steam engine in America installed, to pump water from a mine
1st steam engine in America installed, to pump water from a mine
Commodore William James captures the pirate fortress of Suvarnadurg on west coast of India
Commodore William James captures the pirate fortress of Suvarnadurg on west coast of India
First Russian university opens in Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia.
British capture strategic Fort Beauséjour, eastern Canada, expelling the Acadians and renaming it Fort Cumberland
The French and Indian War, 1754 to 1763, was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their respective Native American allies.
prominent Filipinos baptized as Catholic
prominent Filipinos baptized as Catholic
Philippines close all non-catholic Chinese restaurants
Philippines close all non-catholic Chinese restaurants
Battle of Fort Duquesne (modern Pittsburgh): French troops repel a British advance
Battle of Fort Duquesne (modern Pittsburgh): French troops repel a British advance
French ambassador recalled from London
French ambassador recalled from London
Battle of Lake George in the Province of New York: British army defeats French
The French and Indian War, 1754 to 1763, was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their respective Native American allies.
Fort Ticonderoga in New York opens
Fort Ticonderoga (), formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century star fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in northern New York.
Great Britain & Russia sign military agreement
Great Britain & Russia sign military agreement
Henry Fox appointed British 'Secretary of State for the Southern Department'
The secretary of state for the Southern Department was a position in the cabinet of the government of the Kingdom of Great Britain up to 1782, when the Southern Department became the Home Office.
Worst quake in Massachusetts Bay area strikes Boston; no deaths reported
Worst quake in Massachusetts Bay area strikes Boston; no deaths reported
King Ferdinand IV of Spain grants the Beaterio de la Compañía de Jesús royal protection, now known as the Congregation o
King Ferdinand IV of Spain grants the Beaterio de la Compañía de Jesús royal protection, now known as the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
The second Eddystone Lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks off English southern coast is destroyed by fire
The second Eddystone Lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks off English southern coast is destroyed by fire
Alexander Hamilton is born
Alexander Hamilton, American founding father, known for american founding father, was born on 1755-01-11.
Nathan Hale is born
Nathan Hale, American patriot and soldier, known for american patriot and soldier, was born on 1755-06-06.
John Marshall is born
John Marshall is born
Louis XVIII is born
Louis XVIII is born
Events
Lisbon earthquake kills more than 50,000 in Portugal
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon earthquake, hit the Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa on the morning of Saturday, 1 November, Feast of All Saints, at around 09:40...
Treaty of Giyanti / Gianti Java dividing the once powerful Javanese Sultanate of Mataram signed by the Dutch and Javanes
Treaty of Giyanti / Gianti Java dividing the once powerful Javanese Sultanate of Mataram signed by the Dutch and Javanese princes Mangkubumi and Pakubuwono
1st steam engine in America installed, to pump water from a mine
1st steam engine in America installed, to pump water from a mine
Commodore William James captures the pirate fortress of Suvarnadurg on west coast of India
Commodore William James captures the pirate fortress of Suvarnadurg on west coast of India
First Russian university opens in Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia.
British capture strategic Fort Beauséjour, eastern Canada, expelling the Acadians and renaming it Fort Cumberland
The French and Indian War, 1754 to 1763, was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their respective Native American allies.
prominent Filipinos baptized as Catholic
prominent Filipinos baptized as Catholic
Philippines close all non-catholic Chinese restaurants
Philippines close all non-catholic Chinese restaurants
Battle of Fort Duquesne (modern Pittsburgh): French troops repel a British advance
Battle of Fort Duquesne (modern Pittsburgh): French troops repel a British advance
French ambassador recalled from London
French ambassador recalled from London
Battle of Lake George in the Province of New York: British army defeats French
The French and Indian War, 1754 to 1763, was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their respective Native American allies.
Fort Ticonderoga in New York opens
Fort Ticonderoga (), formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century star fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in northern New York.
Great Britain & Russia sign military agreement
Great Britain & Russia sign military agreement
Henry Fox appointed British 'Secretary of State for the Southern Department'
The secretary of state for the Southern Department was a position in the cabinet of the government of the Kingdom of Great Britain up to 1782, when the Southern Department became the Home Office.
Worst quake in Massachusetts Bay area strikes Boston; no deaths reported
Worst quake in Massachusetts Bay area strikes Boston; no deaths reported
King Ferdinand IV of Spain grants the Beaterio de la Compañía de Jesús royal protection, now known as the Congregation o
King Ferdinand IV of Spain grants the Beaterio de la Compañía de Jesús royal protection, now known as the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
The second Eddystone Lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks off English southern coast is destroyed by fire
The second Eddystone Lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks off English southern coast is destroyed by fire
Famous Births
birth
Alexander Hamilton is born
Alexander Hamilton, American founding father, known for american founding father, was born on 1755-01-11.
birth
Nathan Hale is born
Nathan Hale, American patriot and soldier, known for american patriot and soldier, was born on 1755-06-06.
birth
John Marshall is born
John Marshall is born
birth
Louis XVIII is born
Louis XVIII is born
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1755?
- In 1755, there were 18 significant historical events. Notable events include Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" is published in London, Lisbon earthquake kills more than 50,000 in Portugal, Treaty of Giyanti / Gianti Java dividing the once powerful Javanese Sultanate of Mataram signed by the Dutch and Javanes.
- Who was born in 1755?
- 4 notable figures were born in 1755, including Alexander Hamilton is born, Nathan Hale is born, John Marshall is born.