Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet of 1680 (Kirch's Comet/Newton's Comet)
C/1680 V1, also called the Great Comet of 1680, Kirch's Comet, and Newton's Comet, was the first comet discovered by telescope.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1680. This year saw 10 significant events.
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1680 Timeline
Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet of 1680 (Kirch's Comet/Newton's Comet)
C/1680 V1, also called the Great Comet of 1680, Kirch's Comet, and Newton's Comet, was the first comet discovered by telescope.
Parliament of Breisach accepts French sovereignty over Elzas
Parliament of Breisach accepts French sovereignty over Elzas
The first confirmed tornado in America kills a servant at Cambridge, Massachusetts
The first confirmed tornado in America kills a servant at Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tewa medicine man Popé leads the Pueblo Rebellion against Spanish colonizers in the New Mexican province, killing 400 an
Tewa medicine man Popé leads the Pueblo Rebellion against Spanish colonizers in the New Mexican province, killing 400 and driving out another 2,000
Pueblo Indians take possession of Santa Fe in the New Mexican Province from the Spanish
Pueblo Indians take possession of Santa Fe in the New Mexican Province from the Spanish
Tax revolt in Gorinchem is caused by a tax on cereal
Tax revolt in Gorinchem is caused by a tax on cereal
St. Mary's Church is consecrated at Fort St. George, Madras, now the oldest British building in India
St. Mary's Church is consecrated at Fort St. George, Madras, now the oldest British building in India
Hen in Rome lays a uniquely patterned egg, later believed to have predicted the arrival of the Kirch/Newton "Great Comet
Hen in Rome lays a uniquely patterned egg, later believed to have predicted the arrival of the Kirch/Newton "Great Comet of 1680"
Tax revolt on Terschelling due to tax on cereal
Tax revolt on Terschelling due to tax on cereal
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater opens on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam with "La Fatiche d'Ercole per Dei
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater opens on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam with "La Fatiche d'Ercole per Deianira" by PA Ziani
Events
Parliament of Breisach accepts French sovereignty over Elzas
Parliament of Breisach accepts French sovereignty over Elzas
The first confirmed tornado in America kills a servant at Cambridge, Massachusetts
The first confirmed tornado in America kills a servant at Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tewa medicine man Popé leads the Pueblo Rebellion against Spanish colonizers in the New Mexican province, killing 400 an
Tewa medicine man Popé leads the Pueblo Rebellion against Spanish colonizers in the New Mexican province, killing 400 and driving out another 2,000
Pueblo Indians take possession of Santa Fe in the New Mexican Province from the Spanish
Pueblo Indians take possession of Santa Fe in the New Mexican Province from the Spanish
Tax revolt in Gorinchem is caused by a tax on cereal
Tax revolt in Gorinchem is caused by a tax on cereal
St. Mary's Church is consecrated at Fort St. George, Madras, now the oldest British building in India
St. Mary's Church is consecrated at Fort St. George, Madras, now the oldest British building in India
Hen in Rome lays a uniquely patterned egg, later believed to have predicted the arrival of the Kirch/Newton "Great Comet
Hen in Rome lays a uniquely patterned egg, later believed to have predicted the arrival of the Kirch/Newton "Great Comet of 1680"
Tax revolt on Terschelling due to tax on cereal
Tax revolt on Terschelling due to tax on cereal
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater opens on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam with "La Fatiche d'Ercole per Dei
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater opens on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam with "La Fatiche d'Ercole per Deianira" by PA Ziani
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1680?
- In 1680, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Gottfried Kirch discovers the Great Comet of 1680 (Kirch's Comet/Newton's Comet), Parliament of Breisach accepts French sovereignty over Elzas, The first confirmed tornado in America kills a servant at Cambridge, Massachusetts.