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King George II of Great Britain grants the Ohio Company a charter of land around the forks of the Ohio River
The first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia.
War of Jenkins' Ear: A British squadron wins a tactical victory over a Spanish squadron off Havana.
Signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian Succession.
Signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian Succession.
War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cap
War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral Edward Hawke defeats the French at the Second Battle of…
The Battle of Culloden is fought between the French-supported Jacobites and the British Hanoverian forces commanded by W
War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza
The Treaty of Kerden concludes the Ottoman–Persian War (1743–1746).
The Treaty of Kerden concludes the Ottoman–Persian War (1743–1746).
Battle of Hohenfriedberg: Frederick the Great's Prussian army decisively defeat an Austrian army under Prince Charles Al
War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress
A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style)
French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days after.
Prince Charles Edward Stuart raises his standard in Glenfinnan: The start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion, known as…
Ottoman–Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah.
A British government army led by Sir John Cope is defeated in less than 15 minutes by the Jacobite forces of Prince…
A British government army led by Sir John Cope is defeated in less than 15 minutes by the Jacobite forces of Prince…
The Treaty of Lancaster, in which the Iroquois cede lands between the Allegheny Mountains and the Ohio River to the…