Great Fire of London begins at 2am in Pudding Lane, 80% of London is destroyed
Great Fire of London begins at 2am in Pudding Lane, 80% of London is destroyed
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1666. This year saw 15 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
17th Century1660s
1666 Timeline
Great Fire of London begins at 2am in Pudding Lane, 80% of London is destroyed
Great Fire of London begins at 2am in Pudding Lane, 80% of London is destroyed
Firebreaks finally bring the Great Fire of London under control, leaving 13,200 houses destroyed and eight dead
The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that occurred in central London from Sunday 2 September to Wednesday 5 September 1666, gutting the medieval City of London inside the old Roman city...
After St. Paul's Cathedral and much of the city burned down over four days, the Great Fire of London is finally extingui
After St. Paul's Cathedral and much of the city burned down over four days, the Great Fire of London is finally extinguished
Princess Maria of Orange-Nassau marries Mauritius, Earl of Simmeren
Princess Maria of Orange-Nassau marries Mauritius, Earl of Simmeren
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (26), marries his niece and cousin Margaret Theresa of Spain (15), the celebrations last a
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (26), marries his niece and cousin Margaret Theresa of Spain (15), the celebrations last almost two years
France declares war on England & Munster
The Second Anglo-Dutch War began on 4 March 1665 and concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Breda on 31 July 1667.
Netherlands & Brandenburg sign treaty
The Treaty of Kleve was a treaty signed in Kleve in 1666 which was proposed by Frederick William of Brandenburg.
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Four Days Battle - naval battle in the southern North Seas during Second Anglo-Dutch War: Dutch victory with ten English
Four Days Battle - naval battle in the southern North Seas during Second Anglo-Dutch War: Dutch victory with ten English ships destroyed [OS 1-4 June]
Hurricane hits Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Christopher, killing thousands
Hurricane hits Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Christopher, killing thousands
On the second day of the St. James' Day Battle (Two Day Battle), the English fleet defeats the Dutch under Michiel de Ru
On the second day of the St. James' Day Battle (Two Day Battle), the English fleet defeats the Dutch under Michiel de Ruyter
Rear Admiral Robert Holmes leads a raid on the Dutch island of Terschelling, destroys 150 merchant ships in the Vlie est
Rear Admiral Robert Holmes leads a raid on the Dutch island of Terschelling, destroys 150 merchant ships in the Vlie estuary, and pillages the town of West-Terschelling, an act later known as "Holmes's Bonfire"
Jewish mystic and rabbi Sabbatai Zevi, the "Messiah," appears before Sultan Mehmed IV, puts on a Turkish turban and conv
Jewish mystic and rabbi Sabbatai Zevi, the "Messiah," appears before Sultan Mehmed IV, puts on a Turkish turban and converts to Islam
Brandenburg, Brunswick, Denmark and The Netherlands form anti-French Quadruple Alliance
Brandenburg, Brunswick, Denmark and The Netherlands form anti-French Quadruple Alliance
Abraham Crijnssen departs to Suriname
Abraham Crijnssen departs to Suriname
Victor Amadeus II is born
Victor Amadeus II is born
Events
Firebreaks finally bring the Great Fire of London under control, leaving 13,200 houses destroyed and eight dead
The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that occurred in central London from Sunday 2 September to Wednesday 5 September 1666, gutting the medieval City of London inside the old Roman city...
After St. Paul's Cathedral and much of the city burned down over four days, the Great Fire of London is finally extingui
After St. Paul's Cathedral and much of the city burned down over four days, the Great Fire of London is finally extinguished
Princess Maria of Orange-Nassau marries Mauritius, Earl of Simmeren
Princess Maria of Orange-Nassau marries Mauritius, Earl of Simmeren
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (26), marries his niece and cousin Margaret Theresa of Spain (15), the celebrations last a
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (26), marries his niece and cousin Margaret Theresa of Spain (15), the celebrations last almost two years
France declares war on England & Munster
The Second Anglo-Dutch War began on 4 March 1665 and concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Breda on 31 July 1667.
Netherlands & Brandenburg sign treaty
The Treaty of Kleve was a treaty signed in Kleve in 1666 which was proposed by Frederick William of Brandenburg.
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Battle at Dunkirk: English vs Dutch fleet
Four Days Battle - naval battle in the southern North Seas during Second Anglo-Dutch War: Dutch victory with ten English
Four Days Battle - naval battle in the southern North Seas during Second Anglo-Dutch War: Dutch victory with ten English ships destroyed [OS 1-4 June]
Hurricane hits Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Christopher, killing thousands
Hurricane hits Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Christopher, killing thousands
On the second day of the St. James' Day Battle (Two Day Battle), the English fleet defeats the Dutch under Michiel de Ru
On the second day of the St. James' Day Battle (Two Day Battle), the English fleet defeats the Dutch under Michiel de Ruyter
Rear Admiral Robert Holmes leads a raid on the Dutch island of Terschelling, destroys 150 merchant ships in the Vlie est
Rear Admiral Robert Holmes leads a raid on the Dutch island of Terschelling, destroys 150 merchant ships in the Vlie estuary, and pillages the town of West-Terschelling, an act later known as "Holmes's Bonfire"
Jewish mystic and rabbi Sabbatai Zevi, the "Messiah," appears before Sultan Mehmed IV, puts on a Turkish turban and conv
Jewish mystic and rabbi Sabbatai Zevi, the "Messiah," appears before Sultan Mehmed IV, puts on a Turkish turban and converts to Islam
Brandenburg, Brunswick, Denmark and The Netherlands form anti-French Quadruple Alliance
Brandenburg, Brunswick, Denmark and The Netherlands form anti-French Quadruple Alliance
Abraham Crijnssen departs to Suriname
Abraham Crijnssen departs to Suriname
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1666?
- In 1666, there were 15 significant historical events. Notable events include Great Fire of London begins at 2am in Pudding Lane, 80% of London is destroyed, Firebreaks finally bring the Great Fire of London under control, leaving 13,200 houses destroyed and eight dead, After St. Paul's Cathedral and much of the city burned down over four days, the Great Fire of London is finally extingui.
- Who was born in 1666?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1666, including Victor Amadeus II is born.