1746: what happened around the world

In 1746, 43 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Culloden, Carnatic Wars and Battle of Rocoux among the best known. 62 more were already under way, such as War of the Austrian Succession and Russo-Turkish Wars. 12 things were founded or built that year, from Riyadh and New Palace.

43events began
62already under way
12founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges35

Revolts, massacres and attacks4

Expeditions2

Treaties, councils and politics1

Disasters1

Already under way in 174662

Came to an end in 17463

Founded or built in 174612

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Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →