English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him
Edmond (or Edmund) Halley (8 November [O.S. 29 October] 1656 – 25 January 1742 [O.S. 14 January 1741]) was an English astronomer, mathematician and physicist.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1682. This year saw 13 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
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English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him
Edmond (or Edmund) Halley (8 November [O.S. 29 October] 1656 – 25 January 1742 [O.S. 14 January 1741]) was an English astronomer, mathematician and physicist.
William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World
William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World
Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserved" premieres in London
Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserved" premieres in London
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam closes less than 1-1/2 years after open
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam closes less than 1-1/2 years after opening
Assembly of the French clergy issues a declaration stating, among other things, that the power of the King is not subjec
Assembly of the French clergy issues a declaration stating, among other things, that the power of the King is not subject to papal authority
French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claims lower Mississippi (Louisiana) for France [1]
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader in North America. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and the Mississippi River.
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Tornado in Connecticut uproots a 3 ft diameter oak tree
Tornado in Connecticut uproots a 3 ft diameter oak tree
British composer Henry Purcell appointed organist of Chapel Royal, London
Henry Purcell (rare: ; c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer and organist of the middle Baroque era.
Bishop Gore School, one of the oldest schools in Wales, founded
Bishop Gore School, one of the oldest schools in Wales, founded
English Lord Shaftesbury flees to Holland
Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury PC, FRS (22 July 1621 – 21 January 1683), was an English statesman and peer.
Swedish king Charles XI establishes absolute monarchy
Charles XII, sometimes Carl XII (Swedish: Karl XII) or Carolus Rex (17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 O.S.), was King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718.
First General Assembly in Pennsylvania (Chester)
The speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Charles XII is born
Charles XII is born
Events
William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World
William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World
Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserved" premieres in London
Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserved" premieres in London
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam closes less than 1-1/2 years after open
De Italiaanse Opera (The Italian Opera) theater on the Leidsegracht in Amsterdam closes less than 1-1/2 years after opening
Assembly of the French clergy issues a declaration stating, among other things, that the power of the King is not subjec
Assembly of the French clergy issues a declaration stating, among other things, that the power of the King is not subject to papal authority
French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claims lower Mississippi (Louisiana) for France [1]
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer and fur trader in North America. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and the Mississippi River.
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Louis XIV and his court inaugurate the Paris Observatory
Tornado in Connecticut uproots a 3 ft diameter oak tree
Tornado in Connecticut uproots a 3 ft diameter oak tree
British composer Henry Purcell appointed organist of Chapel Royal, London
Henry Purcell (rare: ; c. 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695) was an English composer and organist of the middle Baroque era.
Bishop Gore School, one of the oldest schools in Wales, founded
Bishop Gore School, one of the oldest schools in Wales, founded
English Lord Shaftesbury flees to Holland
Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury PC, FRS (22 July 1621 – 21 January 1683), was an English statesman and peer.
Swedish king Charles XI establishes absolute monarchy
Charles XII, sometimes Carl XII (Swedish: Karl XII) or Carolus Rex (17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 O.S.), was King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718.
First General Assembly in Pennsylvania (Chester)
The speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1682?
- In 1682, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him, William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World, Thomas Otway's "Venice Preserved" premieres in London.
- Who was born in 1682?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1682, including Charles XII is born.