1774: what happened around the world

In 1774, 24 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca, Boston campaign and Siege of Melilla among the best known. 61 more were already under way, such as American Revolution and Caucasian War. 10 things were founded or built that year, from Tahanea and Madonnina.

24events began
61already under way
10founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges18

Revolts, massacres and attacks4

Treaties, councils and politics2

Already under way in 177461

Came to an end in 17743

Founded or built in 177410

Stories that pass through 1774

Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 How America Filled UpEvery American city of 60,000 people, in the year it began NapoleonFrom Ajaccio to Saint Helena, 1769–1821

Nearby years

1760 1761 1762 1763 1770 1773 1774 1775 1776 1777 1778 1779 1780 All of the 18th century →

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 →