Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1763. This year saw 11 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
The Treaty of Paris, also known as the Treaty of 1763, was signed on 10 February 1763 by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement, following Great Britain and…
Austria, Prussia and Saxony sign the Treaty of Hubertusburg, marking the end of the French and Indian War and of the Seven Years' War
Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (42) weds second wife Rebecca Prescott (20)
Philosopher Marquis de Sade (22) weds Renee Pelagie de Montreuil in Paris
George III of Great Britain issues the Proclamation of 1763, closing lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlement
John Casteret appointed British minister of foreign affairs
First major slave rebellion in South America begins, the Berbice uprising in Dutch colony of Bernice (modern Guyana) by slaves protesting conditions
Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing a ball into the fort
Pontiac's War (also known as Pontiac's Conspiracy or Pontiac's Rebellion) was launched in 1763 by a confederation of Native Americans who were dissatisfied with British rule in the Great Lakes region...
Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon begin surveying Mason–Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland
Touro shul of Newport, Rhode Island dedicated (oldest existing US synagogue)
Wolfe Tone, Irish revolutionary figure, known for irish revolutionary figure, was born on 1763-06-20.
The Treaty of Paris, also known as the Treaty of 1763, was signed on 10 February 1763 by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement, following Great Britain and…
Austria, Prussia and Saxony sign the Treaty of Hubertusburg, marking the end of the French and Indian War and of the Seven Years' War
Founding Father of the United States Roger Sherman (42) weds second wife Rebecca Prescott (20)
Philosopher Marquis de Sade (22) weds Renee Pelagie de Montreuil in Paris
George III of Great Britain issues the Proclamation of 1763, closing lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlement
John Casteret appointed British minister of foreign affairs
First major slave rebellion in South America begins, the Berbice uprising in Dutch colony of Bernice (modern Guyana) by slaves protesting conditions
Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing a ball into the fort
Pontiac's War (also known as Pontiac's Conspiracy or Pontiac's Rebellion) was launched in 1763 by a confederation of Native Americans who were dissatisfied with British rule in the Great Lakes region...
Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon begin surveying Mason–Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland
Touro shul of Newport, Rhode Island dedicated (oldest existing US synagogue)