1744
First Saudi State
In the Najd oasis of Diriyah, Muhammad ibn Saud, a local ruler, offered protection to the puritan reformer Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, who had been driven…
King George's War Begins
France declared war on Britain, extending the European conflict to North America.
Iroquois Treaty of Lancaster
Representatives of the Six Nations met Virginia and Pennsylvania negotiators in the small town of Lancaster and signed away their claim to the lands south…
Earthquake Destroys Lima
A powerful quake shook the Peruvian capital at dawn; a tsunami followed, wiping Callao from the map and drowning thousands.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1744?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1744. The most significant is First Saudi State.
What era was 1744 part of?
1744 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1744?
The events from 1744 span Middle East and North America.