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Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 17th century18th century19th century
Decades: 1730s  1740s  1750s  – 1760s –  1770s  1780s  1790s
Years: 1764 1765 176617671768 1769 1770

The year 1767 was a time of important events and the birth of future leaders. From new lands being found to cities facing big changes, it was a busy year in history.

Major Events of 1767

New Lands and Old Cities

  • On July 2, Captain Philip Cartaret found the Pitcairn Islands while sailing on his ship, HMS Swallow. These small islands are in the Pacific Ocean.
  • On April 7, the city of Ayutthaya, which is in modern-day Thailand, was attacked and taken over by soldiers from the Burmese Konbaung Dynasty. This was a very important event in the history of Thailand.

Important People Born in 1767

Future Presidents of the United States

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