What happened in 1744

2 entries recorded for 1744, listed by date. That was 282 years ago.

1744 at a glance

Years ago
282 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1740s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

February

  • February 22

    War of the Austrian Succession

    Historical event

    War of the Austrian Succession: British ships began attacking the rear of a combined Franco-Spanish fleet in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Toulon, France.

August

  • August 7

    Prussia

    Historical event

    Prussia declared its intervention in the War of the Austrian Succession on behalf of Charles VII, beginning the Second Silesian War.

Questions about 1744

What happened in 1744?

This site records 2 entries for 1744, including War of the Austrian Succession on February 22. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1744?

282 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1744 turns 282 this year.

Which century is 1744 in?

1744 falls in the 18th century, in the 1740s.

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