Page 2: Historical Events In 1756

Jun 04   In the year 1756 quakers leave assembly of Pennsylvania   

Jun 06   John Trumbull, US painter (Declaration of Independence) in the year 1756.   

Jun 08   Cornelis van Foreest, mayor of Alkmaar on this day in history.   

Jun 17   On this day in history pierre-Joseph Cambon, French member of Committee of Salut Public   

Jun 20   On this day in history 146 Brit soldiers imprisoned in India-Black Hole of Calcutta-most die   

Jun 20   Joseph Martin Kraus, composer on this day in history.   

Jun 27   On this day in history french fleet conquer St Philips Castle of Minorca   

Jul 02   Christian G Korner, German lawyer/father of Karl on this day in history.   

Jul 09   Pieter Langendijk, painter/etcher/playwright, dies at 72 in the year 1756.   

Jul 14   Thomas Rowlandson, English painter/cartoonist/etcher in the year 1756.   

Jul 24   In the year 1756 george Vertue, engraver, dies   

Jul 30   Bartolomeo Rastrelli presents the newly-built Catherine Palace to Empress Elizabeth and her courtiers on this day in history.   

Aug 13   On this day in history the birth of Queen Adelaide, Consort of William IV   

Aug 14   French capture Fort Oswego, NY in the year 1756.   

Aug 19   Anthony FRE Haersolte, member of Executing Regime in the year 1756.   

Aug 20   Bernardo Bittoni, composer in the year 1756.   

Aug 29   England & France meet in war in the year 1756.   

Aug 29   In the year 1756 prussian Emperor Frederick II attacks Saxony; beginning of the Seven Years War that will see the English capture Canada   

Sep 07   Willem Bilderdijk, Dutch poet/literature (Disease of Scientists) on this day in history.   

Sep 08   Anton Teyber, composer in the year 1756.   

Sep 08   In the year 1756 french and Indian War: Kittanning Expedition.   

Sep 19   On this day in history josef Antonin Sehling, composer, dies at 46   

Sep 21   In the year 1756 john Loudon McAdam, created macadam road surface (asphalt)   

Sep 21   The birth of John McAdam, Scottish road engineer after whom Tarmac is named in the year 1756.   

Sep 22   In the year 1756 nassau Hall opens at Princeton University   

Oct 02   Jacob van Strij, Dutch cartoonist/graphic artist on this day in history.   

Oct 15   Saxon army surrenders to Prussia on this day in history.   

Oct 26   In the year 1756 johann Theodor Romhild, composer, dies at 72   

Nov 04   Anthony van Hoboken, Rotterdam merchant/ship owner on this day in history.   

Nov 27   In the year 1756 paul van Hemert, Dutch theologist/philosopher (Kant)   

Dec 05   On this day in history the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer   

Dec 06   In the year 1756 british troops under Robert Clive occupy Fulta India   

Dec 08   On this day in history william Stanhope, 1st Earl of Harrington, British statesman and diplomat   

Dec 11   Theodor A Freiherr von Neuhoff, German adventurer/king, dies on this day in history.   

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Jan 04   Anne Nagell van Ampsen, Dutch politician was born in the year 1756.   

Jan 22   Vincenzo Righini, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 27   In the year 1756 birth of wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austria, musical prodigy/composer (Figaro)   

Jan 28   Hans Adolf Friedrich von Eschstruth, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 29   Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, (Rep/Gov-Va)/general was born on this day in history.   

Jan 29   In the year 1756 birth of henry Lee III, American General   

Jan 30   Josef Preindl, composer was born on this day in history.   

Feb 06   In the year 1756 birth of aaron Burr, Newark NJ, (D-R), 3rd US VP (1801-05), dueler   

Feb 25   Eliza Haywood, English actress and writer (b. 1693) died on this day in history.   

Mar 13   In the year 1756 johann Melchior Conradi, composer, dies at 81   

Mar 23   Georg Gottfried Wagner, composer, dies at 57 in the year 1756.   

Apr 10   Giacomo Antonio Perti, Italian composer, dies at 94 in the year 1756.   

Apr 13   Johann T Gottlieb Goldberg, German klavecinist/composer, dies at 29 on this day in history.   

Apr 15   Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, composer, dies at 29 on this day in history.   

Apr 16   Jacques Cassini, Fr astronomer (Discover rings of Saturn), dies at 79 in the year 1756.   

Jul 09   In the year 1756 pieter Langendijk, painter/etcher/playwright, dies at 72