The temperature on July 16, 1758 was about 14.0 °C. There was 48 mm of rainWind direction mainly west. Weather type: geheel betrokken regen. Source: KNMI
January 24 » During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763).
February 4 » The city of Macapá in Brazil is founded by Sebastião Veiga Cabral.
April 28 » The Marathas defeat the Afghans in the Battle of Attock and capture the city.
May 21 » Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned six and a half years later.
June 12 » French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, commences.
August 25 » Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf.
Day of death August 15, 1759
The temperature on August 15, 1759 was about 20.0 °C. Wind direction mainly north-northeast. Weather type: geheel betrokken donder bliksem. Source: KNMI
July 25 » French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
August 19 » Battle of Lagos Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France.
September 13 » Battle of the Plains of Abraham: the British defeat the French near Quebec City in the Seven Years' War, known in the United States as the French and Indian War.
September 18 » French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed.
November 25 » An earthquake hits the Mediterranean destroying Beirut and Damascus and killing 30,000-40,000.
December 31 » Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum and starts brewing Guinness.
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