John Bunyan's Christian novel "The Pilgrim's Progress" is published in London by Nathaniel Ponder
John Bunyan's Christian novel "The Pilgrim's Progress" is published in London by Nathaniel Ponder
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1678. This year saw 16 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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1678 Timeline
John Bunyan's Christian novel "The Pilgrim's Progress" is published in London by Nathaniel Ponder
John Bunyan's Christian novel "The Pilgrim's Progress" is published in London by Nathaniel Ponder
Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to re
Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to receive a university doctoral degree or PhD
Hamburg State Opera opens in Hamburg, inaugurated with Johann Theile's "Adam und Eva"
Hamburg State Opera opens in Hamburg, inaugurated with Johann Theile's "Adam und Eva"
Earl of Shaftesbury freed from the Tower of London
Earl of Shaftesbury freed from the Tower of London
French troops conquer Ypres
Ypres is a Belgian city and municipality in the province of West Flanders. Though the Dutch name Ieper is the official one, the city's French name Ypres is most commonly used in English.
French conquering fleet at Curacao, 1200 die
French conquering fleet at Curacao, 1200 die
French admiral Jean d'Estrees' naval fleet runs aground on Aves-islands, Curacao, ends French control and ushers in an a
French admiral Jean d'Estrees' naval fleet runs aground on Aves-islands, Curacao, ends French control and ushers in an age of Piracy in the Caribbean
England and Netherlands sign Treaty of Alliance at the Hague, Netherlands, formalizing co-operative defense against Fran
England and Netherlands sign Treaty of Alliance at the Hague, Netherlands, formalizing co-operative defense against France
English troops land in Flanders
Flanders] ) is the Dutch-speaking northern part of Belgium, which is one of the communities, regions and language areas of Belgium.
Robert LaSalle builds the first ship in America, a brig named the Griffon
Robert LaSalle builds the first ship in America, a brig named the Griffon
Netherlands and France sign peace treaty in Nijmegen
The Treaties or Peace of Nijmegen (French: Traités de Paix de Nimègue; German: Friede von Nimwegen; Dutch: Vrede van Nijmegen) were a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen between...
Battle of Mons: French repel William of Orange
Battle of Mons: French repel William of Orange
France and Spain sign the Treaties of Nijmegen
The Treaties or Peace of Nijmegen (French: Traités de Paix de Nimègue; German: Friede von Nimwegen; Dutch: Vrede van Nijmegen) were a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen between...
France and Brandenburg sign peace treaty
France and Brandenburg sign peace treaty
Sweden loses Greifswald to Brandenburg forces during Scanian 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.
Roman Catholics are banned from the English Parliament
Roman Catholics are banned from the English Parliament
Antonio Vivaldi is born
Antonio Vivaldi, Italian musician, known for italian composer and violinist, was born on 1678-03-04.
Events
Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to re
Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to receive a university doctoral degree or PhD
Hamburg State Opera opens in Hamburg, inaugurated with Johann Theile's "Adam und Eva"
Hamburg State Opera opens in Hamburg, inaugurated with Johann Theile's "Adam und Eva"
Earl of Shaftesbury freed from the Tower of London
Earl of Shaftesbury freed from the Tower of London
French troops conquer Ypres
Ypres is a Belgian city and municipality in the province of West Flanders. Though the Dutch name Ieper is the official one, the city's French name Ypres is most commonly used in English.
French conquering fleet at Curacao, 1200 die
French conquering fleet at Curacao, 1200 die
French admiral Jean d'Estrees' naval fleet runs aground on Aves-islands, Curacao, ends French control and ushers in an a
French admiral Jean d'Estrees' naval fleet runs aground on Aves-islands, Curacao, ends French control and ushers in an age of Piracy in the Caribbean
England and Netherlands sign Treaty of Alliance at the Hague, Netherlands, formalizing co-operative defense against Fran
England and Netherlands sign Treaty of Alliance at the Hague, Netherlands, formalizing co-operative defense against France
English troops land in Flanders
Flanders] ) is the Dutch-speaking northern part of Belgium, which is one of the communities, regions and language areas of Belgium.
Robert LaSalle builds the first ship in America, a brig named the Griffon
Robert LaSalle builds the first ship in America, a brig named the Griffon
Netherlands and France sign peace treaty in Nijmegen
The Treaties or Peace of Nijmegen (French: Traités de Paix de Nimègue; German: Friede von Nimwegen; Dutch: Vrede van Nijmegen) were a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen between...
Battle of Mons: French repel William of Orange
Battle of Mons: French repel William of Orange
France and Spain sign the Treaties of Nijmegen
The Treaties or Peace of Nijmegen (French: Traités de Paix de Nimègue; German: Friede von Nimwegen; Dutch: Vrede van Nijmegen) were a series of treaties signed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen between...
France and Brandenburg sign peace treaty
France and Brandenburg sign peace treaty
Sweden loses Greifswald to Brandenburg forces during Scanian 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.
Roman Catholics are banned from the English Parliament
Roman Catholics are banned from the English Parliament
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1678?
- In 1678, there were 16 significant historical events. Notable events include John Bunyan's Christian novel "The Pilgrim's Progress" is published in London by Nathaniel Ponder, Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to re, Hamburg State Opera opens in Hamburg, inaugurated with Johann Theile's "Adam und Eva".
- Who was born in 1678?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1678, including Antonio Vivaldi is born.