Future Prime Minister William Cavendish-Bentinck (28) weds Dorothy Cavendish (16)
Future Prime Minister William Cavendish-Bentinck (28) weds Dorothy Cavendish (16)
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1766. This year saw 16 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1766 Timeline
Future Prime Minister William Cavendish-Bentinck (28) weds Dorothy Cavendish (16)
Future Prime Minister William Cavendish-Bentinck (28) weds Dorothy Cavendish (16)
Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
Dutch governor Falck and King Keerthisiri Rajasinghe of Kandy sign Treaty of Batticaloa
Dutch governor Falck and King Keerthisiri Rajasinghe of Kandy sign Treaty of Batticaloa
Antonio de Ulloa takes possession of Louisiana Territory from the French
Antonio de Ulloa takes possession of Louisiana Territory from the French
Willem V (18) becomes governor of United Provinces
Willem V (18) becomes governor of United Provinces
Britain repeals the Stamp Act, which had caused outrage in colonial America and helped lead to the American Revolution
The American Revolution was a political movement in the Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain and the United States which the colonies founded.
First fire escape is patented: a wicker basket on a pulley and chain
First fire escape is patented: a wicker basket on a pulley and chain
British explorer John Byron, sent to explore the South Atlantic, arrives back in England after circumnavigating the glob
British explorer John Byron, sent to explore the South Atlantic, arrives back in England after circumnavigating the globe as captain of HMS Dolphin
Istanbul earthquake with estimated magnitude of 7.1, causes widespread extensive damage, followed by a significant tsuna
Istanbul earthquake with estimated magnitude of 7.1, causes widespread extensive damage, followed by a significant tsunami
British premier Marquess of Rockingham resigns
British premier Marquess of Rockingham resigns
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
British expedition to find Terra Australis departs Plymouth, England, with two ships captained by Samuel Wallis and Phil
British expedition to find Terra Australis departs Plymouth, England, with two ships captained by Samuel Wallis and Philip Carteret, becoming two separate voyages when the ships lose each other entering the Pacific Ocean [1]
St. Paul's Chapel in New York is consecrated
St. Paul's Chapel in New York is consecrated
The last Colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers
The last Colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).
Pope Clement XIII warns On dangers of anti-Christian writings
Pope Clement XIII warns On dangers of anti-Christian writings
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
Thomas Malthus is born
Thomas Malthus, English political economist, known for british political economist, was born on 1766-02-13.
Events
Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains.
Dutch governor Falck and King Keerthisiri Rajasinghe of Kandy sign Treaty of Batticaloa
Dutch governor Falck and King Keerthisiri Rajasinghe of Kandy sign Treaty of Batticaloa
Antonio de Ulloa takes possession of Louisiana Territory from the French
Antonio de Ulloa takes possession of Louisiana Territory from the French
Willem V (18) becomes governor of United Provinces
Willem V (18) becomes governor of United Provinces
Britain repeals the Stamp Act, which had caused outrage in colonial America and helped lead to the American Revolution
The American Revolution was a political movement in the Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain and the United States which the colonies founded.
First fire escape is patented: a wicker basket on a pulley and chain
First fire escape is patented: a wicker basket on a pulley and chain
British explorer John Byron, sent to explore the South Atlantic, arrives back in England after circumnavigating the glob
British explorer John Byron, sent to explore the South Atlantic, arrives back in England after circumnavigating the globe as captain of HMS Dolphin
Istanbul earthquake with estimated magnitude of 7.1, causes widespread extensive damage, followed by a significant tsuna
Istanbul earthquake with estimated magnitude of 7.1, causes widespread extensive damage, followed by a significant tsunami
British premier Marquess of Rockingham resigns
British premier Marquess of Rockingham resigns
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
Society of the Dutch Literary forms
British expedition to find Terra Australis departs Plymouth, England, with two ships captained by Samuel Wallis and Phil
British expedition to find Terra Australis departs Plymouth, England, with two ships captained by Samuel Wallis and Philip Carteret, becoming two separate voyages when the ships lose each other entering the Pacific Ocean [1]
St. Paul's Chapel in New York is consecrated
St. Paul's Chapel in New York is consecrated
The last Colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers
The last Colonial governor of New Jersey, William Franklin, signs the charter of Queen's College (later renamed Rutgers University).
Pope Clement XIII warns On dangers of anti-Christian writings
Pope Clement XIII warns On dangers of anti-Christian writings
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
Christie's, the world's largest auction house, holds its first sale in its permanent saleroom in Pall Mall, London
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1766?
- In 1766, there were 16 significant historical events. Notable events include Future Prime Minister William Cavendish-Bentinck (28) weds Dorothy Cavendish (16), Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia, Dutch governor Falck and King Keerthisiri Rajasinghe of Kandy sign Treaty of Batticaloa.
- Who was born in 1766?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1766, including Thomas Malthus is born.