1755

Years: 1752 1753 1754 - 1755 - 1756 1757 1758
Decades: 1720s 1730s 1740s - 1750s - 1760s 1770s 1780s
Centuries: 17th century - 18th century - 19th century 1755 in art 1755 in literature 1755 in music 1755 in science List of state leaders in 1755 List of religious leaders in 1755

Table of contents

1 Events
2 Ongoing events
3 Births
4 Deaths

Events

January 25 - Moscow University established.
July 9 - French and Indian War: Braddock Expedition - British troops and colonial militiamen are ambushed and suffer a devastating defeat to French and Indian forces. During the battle, British General Edward Braddock is mortally wounded. Colonel George Washington survives.
November 1 - 1755 Lisbon earthquake: In Portugal, Lisbon is destroyed by a massive earthquake and tsunami, killing 60,000 - 90,000 people.
December 2 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire.
The first English dictionary is published by Samuel Johnson
Great Expulsion of the Acadians.