A collection of world events between 1492 and 1859, focusing on the 17th and 18th centuries. Please refer to the Guide for more info, tips and Search examples...
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1591
Nov
12
Castiliaans (royalists) army occupies Zaragoza
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1614
Nov
12
Treaty of Xanten: War of the Jülich Succession ends
EU
Cf
Fd
1673
Nov
12
Siege of Bonn ends, Dutch troops under William III occupy the city
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1682
Nov
12
Swedish king Charles XI establishes absolute monarchy
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1727
Nov
12
France and Bavaria renew secret treaty
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Me
Cp
1775
Nov
12
Abigail Adams leads rhetorical charge against Britain
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General George Washington forbids recruiting officers enlisting blacks
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Se
Ay
1799
Nov
12
First meteor shower on record in North America
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1813
Nov
12
Allied troops occupy Zwolle, Netherlands
FR
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Gs
1859
Nov
12
Jules Leotard performs first Flying Trapeze circus act (at the Cirque Napoléon in Paris) He also designed the garment that bears his name
