Jan 21 In Ticonderoga New York Robert Rogers 1731-1795 defeated with his Rogers Rangers by French near Ticonderoga

Jan 17 German Diet declares war on Prussia

Jan 05 Failed assassination attempt on French king Louis XV by Damiens

Jan 17 German Diet declares war on Prussia

Jan 05 Failed assassination attempt on French king Louis XV by Damiens

Jan 02 British troops occupy Calcutta India

Jan 02 British troops occupy Calcutta India

Jun 23 Robert Clive defeats Indians at Plassey, wins control of Bengal

Jul 06 French troops sent to re-enforce Louisbourg; the Corps Royal, consisting of six officers, four hundred recruits from France, and twenty artillery men, plus two battalions of the Berry Regiment.