1752

In the British Empire, the day was just 355 days long.

 Events 
 February 11 – Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in the US, is opened.
 March 23 – The Halifax Gazette, the first Canadian newspaper
 June 6 – Fire destroys part of Moscow
 June 15 – Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity using a kite and a key.
 September 14, Gregorian Calendar – The British Empire adopts the Gregorian calendar, making it necessary to skip eleven days (September 2 being followed directly by September 14 this year)
 Adam Smith at the University of Glasgow transfers to professor of moral philosophy
 English Scientist Lord John Davies first observes what is later recognised as respiratory collapse