WHAT HAPPENED IN 1758.
Look what happened the 1758.

During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth I of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763) (24. January 1758)

Macapá is founded. (4. February 1758)

Ten-year-old Mary Campbell is abducted in Pennsylvania by Lenape during the French and Indian War. She is returned some six and a half years later. (21. May 1758)

French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg – James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia commences. (12. June 1758)

Seven Years' War: Battle of Krefeld – British forces defeat French troops at Krefeld in Germany. (23. June 1758)

Seven Years' War: The Battle of Domstadtl takes place. (30. June 1758)

French forces hold Fort Carillon against the British at Ticonderoga, New York. (8. July 1758)

French and Indian War: the Siege of Louisbourg ends with British forces defeating the French and taking control of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. (26. July 1758)

Seven Years' War: Frederick II of Prussia defeats the Russian army at the Battle of Zorndorf. (25. August 1758)

The first American Indian Reservation is established, at Indian Mills, New Jersey. (29. August 1758)

Battle of Saint Cast: France repels British invasion during the Seven Years' War. (11. September 1758)

Seven Years' War: Austria defeats Prussia at the Battle of Hochkirk. (14. October 1758)

French and Indian War: British forces capture Fort Duquesne from French control. Later, Fort Pitt will be built nearby and grow into modern Pittsburgh. (25. November 1758)

The English transport ship Duke William sinks in the North Atlantic, killing over 360 people. (13. December 1758)

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