What happened in 1766

2 entries recorded for 1766, listed by date. That was 260 years ago.

1766 at a glance

Years ago
260 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1760s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

February

  • February 18

    Malagasy peoples

    Historical event

    Enslaved Malagasy captives on the Dutch East India Company slave ship Meermin began a mutiny that led to the ship's destruction on Cape Agulhas in present-day South Africa and the recapture of the instigators.

October

  • October 2

    1766 food riots

    Historical event

    As part of wider food riots, citizens in Nottingham, England, looted large quantities of cheese; one man was killed during attempts to restore order.

Questions about 1766

What happened in 1766?

This site records 2 entries for 1766, including Malagasy peoples on February 18. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1766?

260 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1766 turns 260 this year.

Which century is 1766 in?

1766 falls in the 18th century, in the 1760s.

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