| February 11 | Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia |
| February 14 | Dutch governor Falck signs Treaty of Batticaloa with rebels |
| March 5 | Don Antonio de Ulloa takes possession of Louisiana Terr from French |
| March 8 | Willem V (18) becomes governor of United Provinces |
| March 17 | Britain repeals Stamp Act |
| March 18 | Britain repeals the Stamp Act |
| April 8 | 1st fire escape patented, wicker basket on a pulley and chain |
| May 9 | John Byron back in England after trip around the world |
| July 9 | English premier Rockingham resigns |
| July 18 | Society of the Dutch Literary forms |
| November 25 | Pope Clement XIII warns On dangers of anti-Christian writings |
| December 5 | London auctioneers Christie's hold their 1st sale |
