The year 1756 has a special significance of its own in India and world history. Let us know some such important events of the year 1756 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 1756 in World ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
17 MayBritain declares war against France.
18 MayBritain declares war against France.
21 JuneThe British army led by John Z. Hallwell surrendered to Nabav Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal. In a brutal incident that same night, 123 British prisoners died.
09 AprilNawab Ali Vardi Khan of Bengal died at the age of 80.
27 JanuaryBritain and Prussia signed the Treaty of Westminster.
17 MarchSt. Patrick's Day was first celebrated in New York City.
12 AprilSeven Years' War: Minorca invaded the French at this time under British control.
18 MayGreat Britain declared war against France.
20 JuneSiraj ud-Daula Nawab of Bengal sought Calcutta from the British.
30 JulyBartolomeo Rastraly built the newly built Catherine Palace to Queen Elizabeth and her courtiers.
29 AugustThe invasion of Persia's Frederick II Saxony began a seven-year war on the continent.
22 SeptemberNassau Hall opened at Princeton University.
14 OctoberAn agreement of friendship and trade was signed by Sultan Osman III, and King Frederick V. Denmark appointed an extraordinary representative for the Ottoman Empire.
31 DecemberRussia joins Versailles's alliance.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1756 in India ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
20 JuneA group of British soldiers with hallwells were imprisoned by some rebels in a suffocating cell, which was notorious as "Black Hole of Calcutta". The black hole of Calcutta was a small dungeon in the old fort William in Calcutta, India, where. The soldiers of the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj Ud-Daula, placed the British prisoners of the war after capturing the fort.
20 JuneA stronghold of the British Army in India was imprisoned in a situation in Black Hole in Calcutta that at least 43 died.

Famous People's Birthdays in 1756 😀

BirthName/Category/Country
17 AprilDheeran Chinnamalai / Commander / India

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