1750s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1720s 1730s 1740s – 1750s – 1760s 1770s 1780s |
| Years: | 1750 1751 1752 1753 1754 1755 1756 1757 1758 1759 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 1750s was a decade that started on January 1, 1750, and ended on December 31, 1759. This period saw major events like a global war, changes in how time was measured, and important shifts in power around the world.
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Big Events of the 1750s
The Seven Years' War Begins
The Seven Years' War was a huge global conflict that lasted from 1756 to 1763. It was fought between two main groups of countries. One side included Great Britain, Hanover, and Prussia. The other side had Austria, France, the Russian Empire, Saxony, and Sweden. This war was fought in many parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
New Calendar for Europe
During the 1750s, many countries in Europe started using the Gregorian calendar. This is the calendar we mostly use today. Before this, different calendars were used, which sometimes caused confusion with dates.
War in North America
In North America, a part of the Seven Years' War was known as the French and Indian War. This conflict was mainly between Great Britain and France, with their Native American allies, fighting for control over land.
Lisbon Earthquake
In 1755, the city of Lisbon, Portugal, was hit by a massive earthquake. This natural disaster caused a lot of destruction and loss of life. It was one of the most powerful earthquakes in history.
The Great Upheaval
The Great Upheaval happened when French settlers, called Acadians, were forced to leave their homes in Acadia (which is now part of Canada) by the British. Many Acadians were moved to other places, including Louisiana in the United States.
British Rule in India Starts
In 1757, the Battle of Plassey took place in Bengal, India. This battle was a big turning point. It led to the beginning of British control over India and marked the end of India's independence for a long time.
Important People Born in the 1750s
- Betsy Ross: An American seamstress who is famous for supposedly sewing the first American flag.
- Miguel Hidalgo: A Mexican Catholic priest and revolutionary who played a key role in Mexico's fight for independence from Spain.
- Marie Antoinette: The last Queen of France before the French Revolution.
Important People Who Died in the 1750s
- Johann Sebastian Bach: A very famous German musician and composer known for his classical music.
- King John V of Portugal: A king who ruled Portugal and was known for his love of art and building grand structures.
- Montesquieu: A famous French writer and thinker who wrote about politics and government.
- Iyasus II: An Emperor of Ethiopia.
See also
In Spanish: Años 1750 para niños
