Timeline Sunday 18 April 1756

Events on Sunday 18 April 1756 2

• 1677 – 1756 Jacques Cassini (1677-1756) Died 18 April 1756, aged 79 Jacques Cassini was a French astronomer who directed the Paris Observatory and continued his family's work measuring the shape of the Earth. He was a member of the Cassini dynasty of astronomers that dominated French astronomy for four generations.
• 1756 French forces capture Minorca Siege of Fort St Philip ends British control of the island A French expedition under the Duc de Richelieu landed on Minorca and besieged the British garrison at Fort St Philip. The fort surrendered at the end of June, and the loss led to the court martial and execution of British Admiral John Byng the following year.