What happened in 1743
2 entries recorded for 1743, listed by date. That was 283 years ago.
1743 at a glance
- Years ago
- 283 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1740s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
May
- May 19
Jean-Pierre Christin
French physicist Jean-Pierre Christin published the design of a mercury thermometer using the centigrade scale, with 0 representing the melting point of water and 100 its boiling point.
June
- June 27
War of the Austrian Succession
War of the Austrian Succession: In the last time that a British monarch led troops in battle, Allied forces commanded by George II (depicted) defeated the French army at Dettingen, Bavaria.
Questions about 1743
What happened in 1743?
This site records 2 entries for 1743, including Jean-Pierre Christin on May 19. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1743?
283 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1743 turns 283 this year.
Which century is 1743 in?
1743 falls in the 18th century, in the 1740s.
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