1744
(MDCCXLIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar).
Jan 24 The Dagohoy Rebellion begins with the killing of Father Giuseppe Lamberti.
July 19 Battle of Casteldelfino: France defeats the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Sept 30 Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo: France and Spain defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia.
and Undated in 1744
The third French and Indian War, known as King George's War, breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia.
The First Saudi State is founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud.