What happened in 1772

2 entries recorded for 1772, listed by date. That was 254 years ago.

1772 at a glance

Years ago
254 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1770s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

June

  • June 9

    Navigation Acts

    Historical event

    In an act of defiance against the Navigation Acts, American colonists led by Abraham Whipple (pictured) attacked and burned the British schooner Gaspee.

August

  • August 5

    Russian Empire

    Historical event

    Russia, Prussia and Habsburg Austria began the First Partition of Poland, with the primary motive to restore the regional balance of power in Eastern Europe.

Questions about 1772

What happened in 1772?

This site records 2 entries for 1772, including Navigation Acts on June 9. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1772?

254 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1772 turns 254 this year.

Which century is 1772 in?

1772 falls in the 18th century, in the 1770s.

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