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What Happened in 1771 — Events, Births & Deaths

1771 brings together 3 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.

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February 1

February 12
Gustav III becomes the King of Sweden.

July 2

July 14
Foundation of the Mission San Antonio de Padua in modern California by the Franciscan friar Junípero Serra.
July 17
Bloody Falls massacre: Chipewyan chief Matonabbee, traveling as the guide to Samuel Hearne on his Arctic overland journey, massacres a group of unsuspecting Inuit.