Charlevoix Earthquake in Quebec, felt strongly in New England
The 1663 Charlevoix earthquake occurred on February 5 in New France (now the Canadian province of Quebec), and was assessed to have a moment magnitude of between 7.3 and 7.9.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1663. This year saw 11 significant events. 2 notable figures were born.
17th Century1660s
1663 Timeline
Charlevoix Earthquake in Quebec, felt strongly in New England
The 1663 Charlevoix earthquake occurred on February 5 in New France (now the Canadian province of Quebec), and was assessed to have a moment magnitude of between 7.3 and 7.9.
The Quebec Seminary established by François de Montmorency-Laval, First Bishop of New France. North America's first inst
The Quebec Seminary established by François de Montmorency-Laval, First Bishop of New France. North America's first institution of higher learning. [1]
Gemert in the Netherlands fines unwed mothers a penalty of 50 guilders
Gemert in the Netherlands fines unwed mothers a penalty of 50 guilders
Osman declares war on Austria
Osman declares war on Austria
Theatre Royal opens in Drury Lane, London
The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, commonly known as Drury Lane, is a West End theatre and Grade I listed building in Covent Garden, London, England.
Munsee Esopus make a surprise attack on Dutch settlement of Wiltwijck (Kingston, Hudson Valley, NY), killing 25 colonist
Munsee Esopus make a surprise attack on Dutch settlement of Wiltwijck (Kingston, Hudson Valley, NY), killing 25 colonists and taking 45 hostage [1]
Battle at Amegical: English & Portuguese fleet defeats the Spanish
Battle at Amegical: English & Portuguese fleet defeats the Spanish
French troops invade papal territory Comtat Venaissin
The Comtat Venaissin, often called the Comtat for short, was a part of the Papal States from 1274 to 1791, in what is now the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France. The region was an...
English Parliament accepts Staple Act
English Parliament accepts Staple Act
First serious slave conspiracy in colonial America occurs in Virginia
First serious slave conspiracy in colonial America occurs in Virginia
Austrian Fort Neuhausl surrenders to invading Turkish army
Austrian Fort Neuhausl surrenders to invading Turkish army
Cotton Mather is born
Cotton Mather puritan clergyman, known for puritan clergyman, was born on 1663-02-12.
Eugene of Savoy is born
Eugene of Savoy, Austrian military commander in the service of austria, known for military commander in the service of austria, was born on 1663-10-18.
Events
The Quebec Seminary established by François de Montmorency-Laval, First Bishop of New France. North America's first inst
The Quebec Seminary established by François de Montmorency-Laval, First Bishop of New France. North America's first institution of higher learning. [1]
Gemert in the Netherlands fines unwed mothers a penalty of 50 guilders
Gemert in the Netherlands fines unwed mothers a penalty of 50 guilders
Osman declares war on Austria
Osman declares war on Austria
Theatre Royal opens in Drury Lane, London
The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, commonly known as Drury Lane, is a West End theatre and Grade I listed building in Covent Garden, London, England.
Munsee Esopus make a surprise attack on Dutch settlement of Wiltwijck (Kingston, Hudson Valley, NY), killing 25 colonist
Munsee Esopus make a surprise attack on Dutch settlement of Wiltwijck (Kingston, Hudson Valley, NY), killing 25 colonists and taking 45 hostage [1]
Battle at Amegical: English & Portuguese fleet defeats the Spanish
Battle at Amegical: English & Portuguese fleet defeats the Spanish
French troops invade papal territory Comtat Venaissin
The Comtat Venaissin, often called the Comtat for short, was a part of the Papal States from 1274 to 1791, in what is now the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France. The region was an...
English Parliament accepts Staple Act
English Parliament accepts Staple Act
First serious slave conspiracy in colonial America occurs in Virginia
First serious slave conspiracy in colonial America occurs in Virginia
Austrian Fort Neuhausl surrenders to invading Turkish army
Austrian Fort Neuhausl surrenders to invading Turkish army
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1663?
- In 1663, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include Charlevoix Earthquake in Quebec, felt strongly in New England, The Quebec Seminary established by François de Montmorency-Laval, First Bishop of New France. North America's first inst, Gemert in the Netherlands fines unwed mothers a penalty of 50 guilders.
- Who was born in 1663?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1663, including Cotton Mather is born, Eugene of Savoy is born.