1756

Timeline for 1756

18th century | 1750s

1750 • 1751 • 1752 • 1753 • 1754 • 1755 • 1758 • 1759 • 1760 • 1761 • 1762

1756 was a year.

Events

In India, the last emperor of the Mughal dynasty was overthrown and the British East India Company began governing the country, with particular emphasis on trade. (PROSE: All-Consuming Fire)

Births and deaths

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. (AUDIO: My Own Private Wolfgang, Weapon of Choice)