1764 in science - Definition and Overview

The year 1764 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1763 in science, other events of 1764, 1765 in science and the list of years in science.

Physics

• Specific and latent heats are described by Joseph Black

Technology

• James Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny

Awards

• Copley Medal: John Canton

Births

• April 3 - John Abernethy, surgeon (died 1831)
• September 17 - John Goodricke, English astronomer (died 1786)
• November 10 - Andrés del Rio, Spanish chemist (died 1849)
• Alexander Mackenzie, explorer (died 1820)

Deaths