1767 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: | 1764 1765 1766 – 1767 – 1768 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.
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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
- On March 15, Andrew Jackson was born. He would later become the seventh President of the United States.
- On July 11, John Quincy Adams was born. He would later become the sixth President of the United States.
Images for kids
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April 7: Ayutthaya (in modern-day Thailand) is attacked by the troops of the Burmese Konbaung Dynasty.
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A portrait of Andrew Jackson.
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A portrait of John Quincy Adams.
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A portrait of Georg Philipp Telemann.
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