1750s

The following events happened in the 1750s.

Events

 * 1750: The Department of Magical Games and Sports is established. The International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy is changed, adding Clause 73 to the code: "Each nation is responsible for keeping the Magical Creatures within their nation secret from Muggles.
 * 1750: Gladrags Wizardwear is founded.
 * 1753: J. Pippin's Potions is established.
 * 1754: A race between Aberdeen and Rome is held between rival broom fliers Torquil McTavish and Silvio Astolfi. The finish of the race ends in disaster, as a spontaneous fight between supporters of both racers leads to the destruction of the Coliseum. Orabella Nuttley manages to repair the damage before any Muggles can arrive on the scene, thus first publicly displaying the Mending Charm she had invented.

Quidditch

 * 1750 to 1752: Jess Lafington captained the Slytherin Quidditch team.
 * 1753: The Chudley Cannons are founded.
 * 1752 to 1756: Kris Kolumbiko captained the Slytherin Quidditch team.
 * 1756 to 1760: David Makehay captained the Slytherin Quidditch team.

Births

 * 1750: Gulliver Pokeby
 * 1750: Xavier Rastrick
 * 1754: Artemisia Lufkin

Deaths

 * 1757: Lady Carmilla Sanguina