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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1767. This year saw 14 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.

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  1. US Defector General Benedict Arnold (26) weds the daughter of the sheriff of New Haven Margaret Mansfield

    US Defector General Benedict Arnold (26) weds the daughter of the sheriff of New Haven Margaret Mansfield

  2. Ayutthaya Kingdom in present-day Thailand falls to Burmese invaders

    The Ayutthaya Kingdom or the Empire of Ayutthaya was a Thai kingdom that existed in Southeast Asia from 1351 to 1767, centered around the city of Ayutthaya, in Siam, or present-day Thailand.

  3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first opera "Apollo et Hyacinthus", written when he was 11 years old, premieres in Salzburg

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first opera "Apollo et Hyacinthus", written when he was 11 years old, premieres in Salzburg

  4. Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina

    Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina

  5. King Taksin is crowned King of Siam and establishes Thonburi as his capital

    King Taksin is crowned King of Siam and establishes Thonburi as his capital

  6. King Charles III of Spain gives orders to expel the Jesuits from the Spanish Empire

    Charles III (Spanish: Carlos Sebastián de Borbón y Farnesio; 20 January 1716 – 14 December 1788) was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788.

  7. British government disbands American import duty on tea

    British government disbands American import duty on tea

  8. Samuel Wallis, an English sea captain, sights Tahiti; considered the first European to reach the island

    Samuel Wallis, an English sea captain, sights Tahiti; considered the first European to reach the island

  9. British pass Townshend Revenue Act levying taxes on America, helping to intensify opposition to British rule

    British pass Townshend Revenue Act levying taxes on America, helping to intensify opposition to British rule

  10. Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded (first edition published this date)

    Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded (first edition published this date)

  11. Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas, the oldest continuously operating educational institution in Mexico, opens f

    Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas, the oldest continuously operating educational institution in Mexico, opens for the education of girls and women in Mexico City [1]

  12. VOC government bans importation of Southeast Asian slaves into the Cape because they are considered dangerous (not obser

    VOC government bans importation of Southeast Asian slaves into the Cape because they are considered dangerous (not observed) [1]

  13. Boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, the Mason–Dixon line, is agreed upon

    The Mason–Dixon line, sometimes referred to as Mason and Dixon's Line, is a demarcation line separating four U.S. states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia.

  14. Van Ritter von Glucks opera "Alceste" premieres

    Van Ritter von Glucks opera "Alceste" premieres

  15. Andrew Jackson is born

    Andrew Jackson is born

  16. Joachim Murat is born

    Joachim Murat, French military officer and statesman, known for french military officer and statesman, was born on 1767-03-25.

Events

US Defector General Benedict Arnold (26) weds the daughter of the sheriff of New Haven Margaret Mansfield

US Defector General Benedict Arnold (26) weds the daughter of the sheriff of New Haven Margaret Mansfield

Ayutthaya Kingdom in present-day Thailand falls to Burmese invaders

The Ayutthaya Kingdom or the Empire of Ayutthaya was a Thai kingdom that existed in Southeast Asia from 1351 to 1767, centered around the city of Ayutthaya, in Siam, or present-day Thailand.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first opera "Apollo et Hyacinthus", written when he was 11 years old, premieres in Salzburg

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first opera "Apollo et Hyacinthus", written when he was 11 years old, premieres in Salzburg

Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina

Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina

King Taksin is crowned King of Siam and establishes Thonburi as his capital

King Taksin is crowned King of Siam and establishes Thonburi as his capital

King Charles III of Spain gives orders to expel the Jesuits from the Spanish Empire

Charles III (Spanish: Carlos Sebastián de Borbón y Farnesio; 20 January 1716 – 14 December 1788) was King of Spain from 1759 until his death in 1788.

British government disbands American import duty on tea

British government disbands American import duty on tea

Samuel Wallis, an English sea captain, sights Tahiti; considered the first European to reach the island

Samuel Wallis, an English sea captain, sights Tahiti; considered the first European to reach the island

British pass Townshend Revenue Act levying taxes on America, helping to intensify opposition to British rule

British pass Townshend Revenue Act levying taxes on America, helping to intensify opposition to British rule

Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded (first edition published this date)

Norway's oldest newspaper still in print, Adresseavisen, is founded (first edition published this date)

Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas, the oldest continuously operating educational institution in Mexico, opens f

Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas, the oldest continuously operating educational institution in Mexico, opens for the education of girls and women in Mexico City [1]

VOC government bans importation of Southeast Asian slaves into the Cape because they are considered dangerous (not obser

VOC government bans importation of Southeast Asian slaves into the Cape because they are considered dangerous (not observed) [1]

Boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, the Mason–Dixon line, is agreed upon

The Mason–Dixon line, sometimes referred to as Mason and Dixon's Line, is a demarcation line separating four U.S. states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and West Virginia.

Van Ritter von Glucks opera "Alceste" premieres

Van Ritter von Glucks opera "Alceste" premieres

Famous Births

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1767?
In 1767, there were 14 significant historical events. Notable events include US Defector General Benedict Arnold (26) weds the daughter of the sheriff of New Haven Margaret Mansfield, Ayutthaya Kingdom in present-day Thailand falls to Burmese invaders, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first opera "Apollo et Hyacinthus", written when he was 11 years old, premieres in Salzburg.
Who was born in 1767?
2 notable figures were born in 1767, including Andrew Jackson is born, Joachim Murat is born.

People in 1767

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