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What Happened in 1741 — Events, Births & Deaths

1741 brings together 3 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.

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March 1

March 13
The Battle of Cartagena de Indias (part of the War of Jenkins' Ear) begins.

July 2

July 8
Reverend Jonathan Edwards preaches to his congregation in Enfield, Connecticut his most famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"; an influence for the First Great Awakening.
July 31
Charles Albert of Bavaria invades Upper Austria and Bohemia.