1655
Sep 29
| 1655 • Russo-Polish War (1654–67): The Russian army enters the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, which it holds for 6 years. |
1687
Jun 9
Age: 31y
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| 1687 • Emperor Higashiyama succeeds Emperor Reigen on the throne of Japan. |
1692
May 17
Age: 36y
| 1692 • In Barbados, a slave revolt is crushed. |
1692
May 17
Age: 36y
| 1692 • Massacre of Glencoe: The forces of Robert Campbell slaughter 38 members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe for allegedly refusing to sign an oath of allegiance to King William III of England. |
1718
Age: 62y
| 1718 • The Holy Roman Empire, Kingdom of Great Britain and Dutch Republic join the Kingdom of France in formally declaring war on Spain, launching the War of the Quadruple Alliance. |