Political boundaries at the beginning of year 1700 Storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789, an iconic event of the French Revolution. Development of the Watt steam engine in the late 18th century was an important element in the Industrial Revolution in Europe. The American Revolutionary War took place in the late 18th century.

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 (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 700th year of the 2nd millennium, the 100th and last year of the 17th century, and the 1st year of the 1700s decade.

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

2020年8月5日 · 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 and Prussia defeat France, Spain, Austria, and Russia. France loses North American colonies; Spain cedes Florida to Britain in exchange for Cuba.

In 1702, the British Queen Anne established the royal colony of New Jersey by combining the American provinces of East Jersey and West Jersey. The British won the Queen Anne’s War and concluded it with a treaty in 1713. They also gained control of many new areas in North America including Acadia, Newfoundland, Hudson Bay and St. Kitts island.

A lucky accident reveals the principle of the telescope to a spectacle maker, Hans Lippershey. In the Dutch town of Middelburg.

The Early Modern strand introduces you to the latest developments in the study of British, European and World History between c. 1450 and 1700. From the Reformation and Counter-Reformation to the Enlightenment, we look at how the world was transformed by the new encounters between civilisations.

The year 1700 marks a significant moment in European history, representing a turning point in economic practices and developments following the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.

The Early- to mid-1700s refers to the period in European history from approximately 1700 to 1750, marked by significant cultural, artistic, and intellectual developments. This era saw the rise of new artistic styles and movements, notably Baroque transitioning into Rococo, which emphasized ornate detail and lightness.

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