Events in 1740

3 notable events from 1740 — natural disasters and murders.

• 1740 Batavia massacre
  Oct 9, 1740–Oct 22, 1740 · Indonesia · Murder & homicide
• Irish Famine (1740–1741)
  1740–1741 · Ireland · Natural disaster
• Flood of 1741
  Dec 24, 1740–Apr 1741 · Natural disaster