January 24 » During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763).
July 8 » French forces hold Fort Carillon against the British at Ticonderoga, New York.
July 26 » French and Indian War: The Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
October 14 » Seven Years' War: Frederick the Great suffers a rare defeat at the Battle of Hochkirch.
November 25 » French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh.
December 13 » The English transport ship Duke William sinks in the North Atlantic, killing over 360 people.
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