As of the start of 1741, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

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The events became popularly known as the New York Conspiracy of 1741 (also called the Negro Plot or the Slave Insurrection). Nearly 200 people were arrested, including at least twenty …

Dec 23, 2025 · New York slave rebellion of 1741, a supposed large-scale scheme plotted by enslaved Black people and poor white settlers to burn down and take over New York City. …

The year 1741 was a common year that marked significant events across various domains including politics, exploration, and cultural performances. Below is a summary of noteworthy …

June 11 – 1741 British general election, begun on April 30, concludes with Prime Minister Robert Walpole 's Whigs retaining their majority in the House of Commons but losing 44 seats to …

Between the months of March and April, ten fires blazed in the city, culminating with four fires on a single day in early April. A grand jury concluded that the fires were the work of Black arsonists …

1741 in History February 13 Andrew Bedford publishes 1st American magazine (American Magazine) February 16 Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine, 2nd U.S. magazine begins …