Frank McLynn's 1759: The Year Britain Became Master of the World explains that 1759 ought to be as well known in British history as 1066 and all that. That was the year that British defeated French around the world, destroyed pretty much the last chance of Indian opposition on the subcontinent, gained absolute mastery of the seas, and began the long yoke of colonialism over the benighted peoples of the world.
Here is a time line of events of that year.
Here is a time line of events of that year.
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