1700 (MDCC) was an exceptional common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1700th year of the Common Era …

Historical events from year 1700. Learn about 23 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1700 or search by date or keyword.

The 1700s decade ran from January 1, 1700, to December 31, 1709. The decade is marked by a shift in the political structure of the Indian subcontinent, and the decline of the Mughal Empire.

In 1700, the king of Spain Charles II died. He had no heirs, so there was a dispute over who should succeed him as king. This eventually led to a war in which the major European powers …

The 17th century lasted from January 1, 1601 (represented by the Roman numerals MDCI), to December 31, 1700 (MDCC).

Nov 30, 2020 · Learn about what happened in America under British colonial rule, from 1675 and 1700, including King Philip's War and the Salem Witchcraft trials.

1700: The settlement formerly known as New Amsterdam had an estimated population of about 5,000, reflecting both its Dutch origins and transition to English governance. The diverse …

Aug 5, 2020 · Great earthquake in Lisbon, Portugal—over 60,000 die. U.S. postal service established. Seven Years' War (French and Indian Wars in America) (to 1763), in which Britain …

What happened and who was famous in 1700? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1700.

What happened in the year 1700 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1700.