What happened in 1720
2 entries recorded for 1720, listed by date. That was 306 years ago.
1720 at a glance
- Years ago
- 306 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1720s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
February
- February 24
War of the Quadruple Alliance
War of the Quadruple Alliance: Spanish forces began a failed assault on the British settlement of Nassau in the Bahamas.
August
- August 14
Villasur expedition
The Spanish Villasur expedition, intended to slow the progress of French influence on the Great Plains of North America, ended in failure when it was ambushed by Pawnee and Otoe forces.
Questions about 1720
What happened in 1720?
This site records 2 entries for 1720, including War of the Quadruple Alliance on February 24. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1720?
306 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1720 turns 306 this year.
Which century is 1720 in?
1720 falls in the 18th century, in the 1720s.
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