1st English daily newspaper "Daily Courant" publishes
1st English daily newspaper "Daily Courant" publishes
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1702. This year saw 11 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1702 Timeline
1st English daily newspaper "Daily Courant" publishes
1st English daily newspaper "Daily Courant" publishes
Comet C/1702 H1 approaches within 0.0437 AUs of Earth
Comet C/1702 H1 approaches within 0.0437 AUs of Earth
England & Netherlands declare war on France & Spain
England & Netherlands declare war on France & Spain
Commission for the first Census of Iceland issued - first modern census, carried out by Professor Árni Magnússon and Vic
Commission for the first Census of Iceland issued - first modern census, carried out by Professor Árni Magnússon and Vice Chancellor Páll Vídalín (1702-3) [1]
Battle of Santa Marta, Venezuela: English fleet defeats the French (battle ends August 25)
Battle of Santa Marta, Venezuela: English fleet defeats the French (battle ends August 25)
Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I declares war on France, Cologne, and Bavaria
Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I declares war on France, Cologne, and Bavaria
British and Dutch troops under Marlborough occupy Roermond
General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1st Prince of Mindelheim, 1st Count of Nellenburg, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, (26 May 1650 – 16 June 1722 O.S.) was a British army officer and...
Dutch and English troops occupy Liège
The capture of Liège took place between 13 and 31 October of 1702 during the War of the Spanish Succession. It formed part of the Grand Alliance's campaign to secure the Meuse valley.
Battle of Bay of Vigo: Dutch & English fleet destroy & occupy Spanish silver fleet & French squadron
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
British troops plunder St Augustine, Florida
Spanish Florida (Spanish: La Florida) was the first major European land-claim and attempted settlement-area in northern America during the European Age of Discovery.
The Forty-seven Ronin (leaderless samurai), under the command of Ōishi Kuranosuke, avenge the death of their master in J
The Forty-seven Ronin (leaderless samurai), under the command of Ōishi Kuranosuke, avenge the death of their master in Japan
William III dies
William III dies
Events
Comet C/1702 H1 approaches within 0.0437 AUs of Earth
Comet C/1702 H1 approaches within 0.0437 AUs of Earth
England & Netherlands declare war on France & Spain
England & Netherlands declare war on France & Spain
Commission for the first Census of Iceland issued - first modern census, carried out by Professor Árni Magnússon and Vic
Commission for the first Census of Iceland issued - first modern census, carried out by Professor Árni Magnússon and Vice Chancellor Páll Vídalín (1702-3) [1]
Battle of Santa Marta, Venezuela: English fleet defeats the French (battle ends August 25)
Battle of Santa Marta, Venezuela: English fleet defeats the French (battle ends August 25)
Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I declares war on France, Cologne, and Bavaria
Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I declares war on France, Cologne, and Bavaria
British and Dutch troops under Marlborough occupy Roermond
General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1st Prince of Mindelheim, 1st Count of Nellenburg, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, (26 May 1650 – 16 June 1722 O.S.) was a British army officer and...
Dutch and English troops occupy Liège
The capture of Liège took place between 13 and 31 October of 1702 during the War of the Spanish Succession. It formed part of the Grand Alliance's campaign to secure the Meuse valley.
Battle of Bay of Vigo: Dutch & English fleet destroy & occupy Spanish silver fleet & French squadron
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
British troops plunder St Augustine, Florida
Spanish Florida (Spanish: La Florida) was the first major European land-claim and attempted settlement-area in northern America during the European Age of Discovery.
The Forty-seven Ronin (leaderless samurai), under the command of Ōishi Kuranosuke, avenge the death of their master in J
The Forty-seven Ronin (leaderless samurai), under the command of Ōishi Kuranosuke, avenge the death of their master in Japan
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1702?
- In 1702, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include 1st English daily newspaper "Daily Courant" publishes, Comet C/1702 H1 approaches within 0.0437 AUs of Earth, England & Netherlands declare war on France & Spain.
- Who died in 1702?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1702, including William III dies.