German astronomer Johannes Kepler discovers the third of his three planetary laws, the "harmonic law"
German astronomer Johannes Kepler discovers the third of his three planetary laws, the "harmonic law"
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1618. This year saw 6 significant events.
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1618 Timeline
German astronomer Johannes Kepler discovers the third of his three planetary laws, the "harmonic law"
German astronomer Johannes Kepler discovers the third of his three planetary laws, the "harmonic law"
Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly
Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly are not seriously injured by the 70 foot (21m) fall. Triggers the Thirty Years' War.
Captain John Gilbert patents first dredger in Britain
Captain John Gilbert patents first dredger in Britain
Prince Maurits' troops pull into Utrecht
Prince Maurits' troops pull into Utrecht
"Rodi" avalanche destroys Plurs, Switzerland, and kills 1500
"Rodi" avalanche destroys Plurs, Switzerland, and kills 1500
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia agree to the Truce of Deulino ending the Polish–Muscovite W
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia agree to the Truce of Deulino ending the Polish–Muscovite War (1605–1618)
Events
Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly
Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly are not seriously injured by the 70 foot (21m) fall. Triggers the Thirty Years' War.
Captain John Gilbert patents first dredger in Britain
Captain John Gilbert patents first dredger in Britain
Prince Maurits' troops pull into Utrecht
Prince Maurits' troops pull into Utrecht
"Rodi" avalanche destroys Plurs, Switzerland, and kills 1500
"Rodi" avalanche destroys Plurs, Switzerland, and kills 1500
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia agree to the Truce of Deulino ending the Polish–Muscovite W
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia agree to the Truce of Deulino ending the Polish–Muscovite War (1605–1618)
Frequently Asked Questions
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- In 1618, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include German astronomer Johannes Kepler discovers the third of his three planetary laws, the "harmonic law", Second Defenestration of Prague: Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary are thrown out of a window and amazingly , Captain John Gilbert patents first dredger in Britain.