1735
| 1735 • The Qianlong Emperor succeeds Yongzheng and begins a 60-year-long reign of the Qing Dynasty. |
1775
Age: 40y
| 1775 • American Revolution: Siege of Fort St. Jean – Battle of Longue-Pointe: Thirteen Colonies revolutionary forces under Maj. Ethan Allen attack Montreal in Quebec, commanded by British General Guy Carleton. Allen's forces are defeated, and Allen himself is captured and held on British ships until he is later released. |