1760 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 17th century – 18th century – 19th century |
| Decades: | 1730s 1740s 1750s – 1760s – 1770s 1780s 1790s |
| Years: | 1757 1758 1759 – 1760 – 1761 1762 1763 |
The year 1760 was a leap year. This means it had an extra day, February 29th, making it 366 days long instead of the usual 365. The year 1760 started on a Tuesday.
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Important Events of 1760
Major Fire in Boston
- March 20 – A very large fire, known as the Great Fire of Boston, happened in Boston, Massachusetts. It destroyed 349 buildings, which was a huge loss for the city at that time.
A New King for Great Britain
- October 25 – King George II of Great Britain passed away. His grandson, George III, then became the new king. This was a big change for the country, as George III would rule for many years.
Images for kids
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June 4: The Evangeline statue reminds people of the Expulsion of the Acadians, a historical event.
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October 5: This painting shows the wedding of Princess Isabella of Parma and the future Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor.
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A portrait of the Jiaqing Emperor.
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A portrait of George II of Great Britain.
See also
In Spanish: 1760 para niños
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