2 January 1756Siege of CalcuttRobert Clive Plessey, 1st
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
Historical records for Great Britain in 1756, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
The British settlement at Fort William seeks assistance from Presidency of Fort St. George at Madras, which sends Colonel Robert Clive and Admiral Charles Watson, they re-capture Calcutta
Commands the fleet which transports Clives forces to relieve Calcutta
Pitt is dismissed from office on account of his opposition to the continental policy and the circumstances surrounding the court-martial and execution of Admiral John Byng
Embarks on the relief of Calcutta
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
Appointed Secretary of State for the Southern Department
Develops the elegant Baskerville typeface and Birmingham printing reputation.
Appointed Post Captain and given command of HMS Grafton
Becomes Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow.
Appointed Lord Chief Justice of England
Elected Member of Parliament
Appointed Secretary of State
Leads a siege against the pirate base of Gheriah
Begins work as a mathematical instrument maker for the University of Glasgow.
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