What happened in 1761

3 entries recorded for 1761, listed by date. That was 265 years ago.

1761 at a glance

Years ago
265 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1760s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
3
Breakdown
3 historical events

March

  • March 31

    1761 Lisbon earthquake

    Historical event

    Lisbon experienced its second major earthquake in six years, with effects felt as far north as Scotland.

May

  • May 9

    Exhibition of 1761

    Historical event

    The inaugural exhibition of the Society of Artists of Great Britain opened at Spring Gardens in London.

December

  • December 16

    Seven Years' War

    Historical event

    Seven Years' War: After a four-month siege, Russian forces captured Kolberg, the last major Prussian port on the Baltic Sea.

Questions about 1761

What happened in 1761?

This site records 3 entries for 1761, including 1761 Lisbon earthquake on March 31. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1761?

265 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1761 turns 265 this year.

Which century is 1761 in?

1761 falls in the 18th century, in the 1760s.

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