Jean Racine's play "Mithridate" premieres in Paris
Jean-Baptiste Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille, as well as an important literary figure in the Western...
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1673. This year saw 15 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1673 Timeline
Jean Racine's play "Mithridate" premieres in Paris
Jean-Baptiste Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille, as well as an important literary figure in the Western...
Regular mail delivery begins between New York and Boston, at the command of King Charles II; the route becomes known as
Regular mail delivery begins between New York and Boston, at the command of King Charles II; the route becomes known as the Boston Post Road
First recorded wine auction held in London
First recorded wine auction held in London
Michiel de Ruyter appointed lt-admiral-general of Dutch fleet
Michiel de Ruyter appointed lt-admiral-general of Dutch fleet
Lord Berkley sells his half of New Jersey to the Quakers
Lord Berkley sells his half of New Jersey to the Quakers
Frenchmen Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit, set out from the Saint-Ignace mission on an expedition to expl
Frenchmen Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit, set out from the Saint-Ignace mission on an expedition to explore the Mississippi river (reach border of Louisiana and Arkansas)
Battle at Schooneveld: Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter beats French and English fleet
Battle at Schooneveld: Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter beats French and English fleet
French troops conquer Maastricht as part of the Franco-Dutch War
The Franco-Dutch War, 1672 to 1678, was primarily fought by France and the Dutch Republic, with both sides backed at different times by a variety of allies.
Netherlands and Denmark sign a defense treaty
Netherlands and Denmark sign a defense treaty
Second Battle of the James River: Dutch fleet led by admirals Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest and Jacob Binckes wins a ta
Second Battle of the James River: Dutch fleet led by admirals Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest and Jacob Binckes wins a tactical victory against an improvised English squadron led by Thomas Gardiner and captures four English ships
Dutch battle fleet of 23 ships demands the surrender of New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
The Dutch under Admiral Cornelis Evertsen de Jonge recapture New York from the English; it is regained by the English in
The Dutch under Admiral Cornelis Evertsen de Jonge recapture New York from the English; it is regained by the English in 1674
Leopold I, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Lutherans form an anti-French alliance
Leopold I, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Lutherans form an anti-French alliance
Second Battle of Khotyn in the Ukraine, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Jan Sobieski. defeat
Second Battle of Khotyn in the Ukraine, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Jan Sobieski. defeat the Ottoman army. In this battle, rockets of Kazimierz Siemienowicz were successfully used.
Dutch troops under William of Orange occupy Bonn
The Siege of Bonn took place from 3 to 12 November 1673, during the Franco-Dutch War.
Jeanne Mance dies
Jeanne Mance dies
Events
Regular mail delivery begins between New York and Boston, at the command of King Charles II; the route becomes known as
Regular mail delivery begins between New York and Boston, at the command of King Charles II; the route becomes known as the Boston Post Road
First recorded wine auction held in London
First recorded wine auction held in London
Michiel de Ruyter appointed lt-admiral-general of Dutch fleet
Michiel de Ruyter appointed lt-admiral-general of Dutch fleet
Lord Berkley sells his half of New Jersey to the Quakers
Lord Berkley sells his half of New Jersey to the Quakers
Frenchmen Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit, set out from the Saint-Ignace mission on an expedition to expl
Frenchmen Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit, set out from the Saint-Ignace mission on an expedition to explore the Mississippi river (reach border of Louisiana and Arkansas)
Battle at Schooneveld: Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter beats French and English fleet
Battle at Schooneveld: Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter beats French and English fleet
French troops conquer Maastricht as part of the Franco-Dutch War
The Franco-Dutch War, 1672 to 1678, was primarily fought by France and the Dutch Republic, with both sides backed at different times by a variety of allies.
Netherlands and Denmark sign a defense treaty
Netherlands and Denmark sign a defense treaty
Second Battle of the James River: Dutch fleet led by admirals Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest and Jacob Binckes wins a ta
Second Battle of the James River: Dutch fleet led by admirals Cornelis Evertsen the Youngest and Jacob Binckes wins a tactical victory against an improvised English squadron led by Thomas Gardiner and captures four English ships
Dutch battle fleet of 23 ships demands the surrender of New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
The Dutch under Admiral Cornelis Evertsen de Jonge recapture New York from the English; it is regained by the English in
The Dutch under Admiral Cornelis Evertsen de Jonge recapture New York from the English; it is regained by the English in 1674
Leopold I, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Lutherans form an anti-French alliance
Leopold I, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Lutherans form an anti-French alliance
Second Battle of Khotyn in the Ukraine, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Jan Sobieski. defeat
Second Battle of Khotyn in the Ukraine, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth forces under the command of Jan Sobieski. defeat the Ottoman army. In this battle, rockets of Kazimierz Siemienowicz were successfully used.
Dutch troops under William of Orange occupy Bonn
The Siege of Bonn took place from 3 to 12 November 1673, during the Franco-Dutch War.
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1673?
- In 1673, there were 15 significant historical events. Notable events include Jean Racine's play "Mithridate" premieres in Paris, Regular mail delivery begins between New York and Boston, at the command of King Charles II; the route becomes known as , First recorded wine auction held in London.
- Who died in 1673?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1673, including Jeanne Mance dies.