Year by year · 18th century

1749

1749 in world history: 2 events, 4 births, 7 deaths and 1 state founded. 1,259 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 21 June

    Edward Cornwallis founds Halifax, Nova Scotia

    British settlers arrived to build a fortified town as a counterweight to French Louisbourg. Halifax became a key naval base for Britain and later for Canada.

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ProfileState1079 states with a known seat in 1749Open the atlas at 1749 →

Wars and longer events

Born in 1749 4

Died in 1749 7

States founded 1

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