1679
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| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century–17th century–18th century |
| Decades: | 1640s1650s1660s–1670s–1680s1690s1700s |
| Years: | 167616771678–1679–168016811682 |
1679(MDCLXXIX) was acommon yearstarting on Sundayof theGregorian calendarand acommon year starting on Wednesdayof theJulian calendar,the 1679th year of theCommon Era(CE) andAnno Domini(AD) designations, the 679th year of the2nd millennium,the 79th year of the17th century,and the 10th and last year of the1670sdecade. As of the start of 1679, the Gregorian calendar was 10 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.
Events
[change|change source]- January 24– KingCharles II of EnglanddisbandsParliament
- June 22– theDuke of Monmouthsubdues an insurrection ofScottish CovenantersatBirthwell Bridge
- August 7– The brigantineLe Griffon,which was commissioned byRené Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle,is towed to the southern end of theNiagara River,to become the first ship to sail the upperGreat Lakes.
- December 24–Domenico Sarro,acomposerfromItaly,was born.
- Battle of Bothwell Bridge
- Habeas Corpus Act 1679passed inEngland.
- Europeanexplorers discoverNiagara Falls.