The year 1737 has a special significance of its own in India and world history. Let us know some such important events of the year 1737 such as: born famous people, death of famous people, war treaty, independence of a country, invention of new technology, change of power, important national and international day etc., knowing which your general Knowledge will increase.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1737 in World ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
07 OctoberThree hundred thousand people died in Bengal when a 20 thousand small ship sank 40 feet below the sea.
11 OctoberAbout three lakh people died in the cyclone that struck Calcutta (now Kolkata).
21 JanuaryThree lakh people died due to severe storms in the Bay of Bengal.
30 JanuaryItalian physicist and mathematician Luichi Galvani, who discovered lightning in the bodies of living beings, was born in Bolonia city.
20 FebruaryFrench Finance Minister Chauvelin resigned.
12 MarchGalileo's body was brought to the Church of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.
04 AprilAnthony van Heim established as Dutch pension consultant
28 MayThe planet Venus passes in front of Mercury. The event was seen during the royal hours by amateur astronomer John Beviz at the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
30 JuneRusso-Turkish War, 1735–1739: According to Field Marshal Munich the Russian army sacked the Ottoman stronghold of Okkov and 4,000 Turks were imprisoned.
31 JulyPrince Frederick of Wales escaped from the English court.
17 SeptemberGeorge-August University opened in Göttingen.
04 NovemberTeatro di San Carlo Naples was inaugurated.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1737 in India ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
11 OctoberThe earthquake killed 300,000 people, and destroyed half of India's Calcutta city.

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