1739

Years: 1736 1737 1738 - 1739 - 1740 1741 1742
Decades: 1700s 1710s 1720s - 1730s - 1740s 1750s 1760s
Centuries: 17th century - 18th century - 19th century 1739 in literature 1739 in music 1739 in science List of state leaders in 1739 List of religious leaders in 1739

Table of contents

1 Events
2 Births
3 Deaths

Events

March 20 - Nadir Shah occupies Delhi in India and sacks the city stealing the jewels of the Peacock Throne, including the Kohinoor
September 9 - Stono Rebellion erupts near Charleston
September 18 - Treaty of Belgrade signed
October 8 - Treaty of Nissa signed
October 23 - Great Britain declares war on Spain. This becomes known as the War of Jenkins' Ear
November 21 - The British capture the South American silver exporting town of Porto Bello from the Spanish