As of the start of 1744, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923. February 23: A French and Spanish fleet defeats the British at …

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In the Court-House in the Town of Lancaster, on Friday, the Twenty Second of June, 1744, PRESENT, The Honourable George Thomas, Esq; Lieut. Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania, and …

Year 1744 (MDCCXLIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar).

Collection of famous and memorable historical events happened around the world in the year 1744, nicely categorized month wise and many more.

May 23, 1744 - First battle of King George's War begins with raid by New French against the British port of Canso. Four year conflict against northern British colonies takes heavy toll after battles in Maine …

Year 1744 in History - Important Historical Events of the year 1744 such as: famous people born, famous people death, war treaty, independence of a country, invention of new technology, change of …

March 1 (approximately) - The Great Comet of 1744, one of the brightest ever seen, reaches perihelion. March 13 - The British ship Betty capsizes and sinks off of the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) near …

In January 1744 the French King Louis XV formally declared war on Britain. His Ministers were convinced that a strong, immediate strike was needed against Britain and began advocating an …