What happened in 1748
2 entries recorded for 1748, listed by date. That was 278 years ago.
1748 at a glance
- Years ago
- 278 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1740s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
August
- August 26
Lutheranism
The first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, was founded in Philadelphia.
October
- October 18
War of the Austrian Succession
The War of the Austrian Succession ended with the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
Questions about 1748
What happened in 1748?
This site records 2 entries for 1748, including Lutheranism on August 26. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1748?
278 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1748 turns 278 this year.
Which century is 1748 in?
1748 falls in the 18th century, in the 1740s.
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