Saint Petersburg (Leningrad) is founded by Russian Tsar Peter the Great
Saint Petersburg, formerly known as Petrograd (Петроград) and later Leningrad (Ленинград), is the second-largest city in Russia, after Moscow, the nation's capital.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1703. This year saw 11 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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1703 Timeline
Saint Petersburg (Leningrad) is founded by Russian Tsar Peter the Great
Saint Petersburg, formerly known as Petrograd (Петроград) and later Leningrad (Ленинград), is the second-largest city in Russia, after Moscow, the nation's capital.
Edirne Incident: Turkish army ousts Sultan Mustafa II, replacing him with his brother Ahmed III, reducing the power of t
Edirne Incident: Turkish army ousts Sultan Mustafa II, replacing him with his brother Ahmed III, reducing the power of the Sultan
Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan near Edo (modern-day Tokyo) kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami that
Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan near Edo (modern-day Tokyo) kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami that kills thousands more
Akō incident: 46 of the 47 surviving Ronin commit seppuku (ritual suicide) as recompense for avenging their master's dea
Akō incident: 46 of the 47 surviving Ronin commit seppuku (ritual suicide) as recompense for avenging their master's death in Edo
Battle of Pułtusk: Swedish army defeats a Saxon-led force during the Great Northern War
In the Great Northern War (1700–1721) a coalition led by Russia successfully contested the supremacy of Sweden in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Portugal signs a treaty with England to become a Great Covenant
Portugal signs a treaty with England to become a Great Covenant
Dutch and English troops occupy Cologne
Dutch and English troops occupy Cologne
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily f
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily for almost 320 years
1st Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Philadelphia
Justus Falckner (November 22, 1672 – September 21, 1723) was an early American Lutheran minister and the first Lutheran pastor to be ordained within the region that became the United States.
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
England & Portugal sign Methuen-Asiento-trade agreement
England & Portugal sign Methuen-Asiento-trade agreement
Robert Hooke dies
Robert Hooke, English polymath, known for english polymath, died on 1703-03-03. Robert Hooke (18 July 1635 – 3 March 1703) was an English polymath who was active as a physicist ('natural…
Events
Edirne Incident: Turkish army ousts Sultan Mustafa II, replacing him with his brother Ahmed III, reducing the power of t
Edirne Incident: Turkish army ousts Sultan Mustafa II, replacing him with his brother Ahmed III, reducing the power of the Sultan
Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan near Edo (modern-day Tokyo) kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami that
Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan near Edo (modern-day Tokyo) kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami that kills thousands more
Akō incident: 46 of the 47 surviving Ronin commit seppuku (ritual suicide) as recompense for avenging their master's dea
Akō incident: 46 of the 47 surviving Ronin commit seppuku (ritual suicide) as recompense for avenging their master's death in Edo
Battle of Pułtusk: Swedish army defeats a Saxon-led force during the Great Northern War
In the Great Northern War (1700–1721) a coalition led by Russia successfully contested the supremacy of Sweden in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Portugal signs a treaty with England to become a Great Covenant
Portugal signs a treaty with England to become a Great Covenant
Dutch and English troops occupy Cologne
Dutch and English troops occupy Cologne
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily f
Vienna-based newspaper Wienerisches Diarium (later called Wiener Zeitung) prints its first edition and publishes daily for almost 320 years
1st Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Philadelphia
Justus Falckner (November 22, 1672 – September 21, 1723) was an early American Lutheran minister and the first Lutheran pastor to be ordained within the region that became the United States.
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
England & Portugal sign Methuen-Asiento-trade agreement
England & Portugal sign Methuen-Asiento-trade agreement
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1703?
- In 1703, there were 11 significant historical events. Notable events include Saint Petersburg (Leningrad) is founded by Russian Tsar Peter the Great, Edirne Incident: Turkish army ousts Sultan Mustafa II, replacing him with his brother Ahmed III, reducing the power of t, Genroku earthquake off the coast of Japan near Edo (modern-day Tokyo) kills thousands and triggers a large tsunami that .
- Who died in 1703?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 1703, including Robert Hooke dies.