Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1694. This year saw 9 significant events. 1 notable figure was born. 1 notable figure passed away.
Augustus II the Strong (12 May 1670 – 1 February 1733), was Elector of Saxony as Frederick Augustus I (German: Friedrich August I) from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from...
French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet sets out from Quebec leading the first documented journey of the Labrador coastline (reaches Zoar area) [1]
English invasion army under Thomas Tollemache reaches Brest
English troops attack Brest (300 killed)
Dutch fleet attacks French grain transports
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central banks have been based.
Hurricane hits Carlisle Bay, Barbados; 27 British ships sink, and 3,000 die
American colonial forces, led by Sir William Phipps, fail to seize Quebec
English parliamentary election set for every 3 years
Henry Pelham is born
Johann Michael Bach dies
Augustus II the Strong (12 May 1670 – 1 February 1733), was Elector of Saxony as Frederick Augustus I (German: Friedrich August I) from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from...
French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet sets out from Quebec leading the first documented journey of the Labrador coastline (reaches Zoar area) [1]
English invasion army under Thomas Tollemache reaches Brest
English troops attack Brest (300 killed)
Dutch fleet attacks French grain transports
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central banks have been based.
Hurricane hits Carlisle Bay, Barbados; 27 British ships sink, and 3,000 die
American colonial forces, led by Sir William Phipps, fail to seize Quebec
English parliamentary election set for every 3 years