What happened in 1718
2 entries recorded for 1718, listed by date. That was 308 years ago.
1718 at a glance
- Years ago
- 308 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1710s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
June
- June 19
1718 Tongwei–Gansu earthquake
An earthquake on the Tibetan Plateau led to the deaths of more than 73,000 people.
November
- November 22
Blackbeard
The pirate Blackbeard was killed in battle by a boarding party of British sailors off the coast of the Province of North Carolina.
Questions about 1718
What happened in 1718?
This site records 2 entries for 1718, including 1718 Tongwei–Gansu earthquake on June 19. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1718?
308 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1718 turns 308 this year.
Which century is 1718 in?
1718 falls in the 18th century, in the 1710s.
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