1756 - What happened in 1756 ?


March 1756


Wednesday 17:

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in New York City for the first time (at the Crown and Thistle Tavern).




May 1756


Saturday 15:

The Seven Years' War begins when England declares war on France.




June 1756


Sunday 20:

British garrison imprisoned in the Black Hole of Calcutta.




August 1756


Sunday 29:

Frederick the Great attacks Saxony, beginning the Seven Years' War.



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