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The year 1760 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1759 in science, other events of 1760, 1761 in science and the list of years in science.

1 Geology

John Michell suggests earthquakes are caused by one layer of rocks rubbing against another

2 Awards

Copley Medal: Benjamin Wilson

3 Births

June 5 – Johan Gadolin, Finnish chemist and mineralogist (died 1852)

4 Deaths

1760 Years in science

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1760sEvents and Trends King George III ascends the British throne in 1760. The Seven Years' War ( 1756 1763) comes to an end and France cedes Canada to Britain, yet criticism of the government grows, led by the controversial figure of John Wilkes. Meanwhile, u	1760Events January 9 Afghans defeat Marathas in Battle of Barari Ghat. March 20 The "Great Fire" of Boston destroys 349 buildings. June 4 Great Upheaval: New England planters arrive to claim land in Nova Scotia Canada taken from the Acadians. July 8 French an	1760 in literatureSee also 1759 in literature, other events of 1760, 1761 in literature, list of years in literature. Events James Beattie becomes a professor at the University of Aberdeen Fanny Burney and her family move to London Edward III (play) attributed to William S
1760 in scienceThe year 1760 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. See also 1759 in science, other events of 1760, 1761 in science and the list of years in science. Geology John Michell suggests earthquakes are caused by one laye	1760 in CanadaSee also 1759 in Canada, other events of 1760, 1761 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'. Events Sunday April 20 Seven thousand French troops start to recapture Quebec. Monday April 28 Murray's 7,714 troops retire to the Citadel, after fighting the	1760 in musicSee also 1759 in music, other events of 1760, 1761 in music, list of years in music. Events Joseph Haydn marries, but will live apart from his wife for most of their lives. Popular music Opera Les Surprises de l'amour Jean-Philippe Rameau Thomas and Sally