What happened in 1760
6 entries recorded for 1760, listed by date. That was 266 years ago.
1760 at a glance
- Years ago
- 266 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1760s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 6
- Breakdown
- 6 historical events
March
- March 20
Great Boston Fire of 1760
A fire of unknown cause broke out in Boston, Massachusetts, destroying 349 buildings.
April
- April 29
Seven Years' War
Seven Years' War: France began an unsuccessful attempt to retake Quebec City, which had been captured by Britain.
September
- September 29
Williamsburg Bray School
The Williamsburg Bray School, the oldest-surviving school building in the U.S. dedicated to educating Black children, opened at Benjamin Franklin's suggestion.
October
- October 10
Ndyuka people
In a treaty with Dutch colonial authorities, the Ndyuka people of Suriname gained territorial autonomy.
- October 25
George III
George III became King of Great Britain and Ireland, succeeding his grandfather George II.
November
- November 15
Castellania (Valletta)
The chapel of the newly constructed Castellania in Valletta, Malta, was consecrated.
Questions about 1760
What happened in 1760?
This site records 6 entries for 1760, including Great Boston Fire of 1760 on March 20. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1760?
266 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1760 turns 266 this year.
Which century is 1760 in?
1760 falls in the 18th century, in the 1760s.
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