Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1758 The city of Königsberg's leading burghers submit to Elizabeth of Russia during the Seven Years' War, laying the foundation for the emergence of Russian Prussia.
1758 The Marathas' triumph in the Battle of Attock spells the end for Afghan rule and a new chapter for the city's history.
1758 The Battle of Peshawar witnessed the Maratha Empire's remarkable expansion, as they captured Peshawar from the Durrani Empire. This victory extended the Maratha Empire's influence to the farthest reaches, nearly to the borders of Afghanistan.
1758 Mary Campbell's abduction by the Lenape during the French and Indian War captured the imagination as she returned six and a half years later.
1758 The Siege of Louisbourg in 1758 during the French and Indian War marked a crucial phase. James Wolfe's attack on Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, commenced, setting the stage for significant developments in North American history.
1758 During the Seven Years' War, the Battle of Krefeld in 1758 saw British, Hanoverian, and Prussian forces prevailing over French troops in Krefeld, Germany, reshaping the dynamics of the war.
1758 During the Seven Years' War in 1758, Habsburg Austrian forces scored a decisive win by destroying a Prussian reinforcement and supply convoy in the Battle of Domstadtl, a crucial moment in the war effort.
1758 The strategic significance of Fort Carillon became apparent in 1758 when French forces successfully defended it against British troops during the conflict at Ticonderoga, New York.
1758 The Siege of Louisbourg concludes with British forces defeating the French and gaining control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence during the French and Indian War.
1758 Frederick II of Prussia's triumph over the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf exemplifies his military prowess during the Seven Years' War.
1758 The Treaty of Easton establishes the first American Indian reservation at Indian Mills, New Jersey, marking a significant development in Native American history.
1758 In the Battle of Saint Cast, France successfully repels a British invasion attempt during the Seven Years' War, preserving its territorial integrity.
1758 The Seven Years' War takes an unexpected twist as the formidable Frederick the Great suffers an unusual setback at the Battle of Hochkirch, reshaping the course of European history.
1758 In a pivotal moment during the French and Indian War, British forces seize control of Fort Duquesne from the French, laying the groundwork for the growth of modern-day Pittsburgh.
1758 Tragedy struck the high seas on December 13, 1758, when the English transport ship Duke William sank in the North Atlantic. This devastating maritime disaster claimed the lives of over 360 people, leaving a profound impact on the era's maritime history.
1758 Johann Georg Palitzsch's sighting of Halley's Comet confirms Edmund Halley's groundbreaking prediction, marking an astronomical milestone.
