What happened in 1749
2 entries recorded for 1749, listed by date. That was 277 years ago.
1749 at a glance
- Years ago
- 277 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1740s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
January
- January 3
Berlingske
The first issue of Berlingske, Denmark's oldest continually operating newspaper, was published.
June
- June 6
1749 Muslim slave revolt plot in Malta
A plot by Muslim slaves in Malta to assassinate Manuel Pinto da Fonseca of the Knights Hospitaller was uncovered.
Questions about 1749
What happened in 1749?
This site records 2 entries for 1749, including Berlingske on January 3. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1749?
277 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1749 turns 277 this year.
Which century is 1749 in?
1749 falls in the 18th century, in the 1740s.
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