Notable Historical Events - 1618
1618 Historical Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
Jan 7 |
Francis Bacon becomes Lord Chancellor of England |
May 15 |
Johannes Kepler discovers harmonics law |
May 23 |
2nd Defenestration of Prague; beginning of 30 Years War. Two Catholic Lords Regent and their secretary thrown out of window - they were not seriously injured by the 70 foot fall. |
Jul 16 |
Capt John Gilbert patents 1st dredger in Britain |
Jul 30 |
Prince Maurits' troops pull into Utrecht |
Sep 4 |
"Rodi" avalanche destroys Plurs, Switzerland, 1,500 killed |
Oct 29 |
English adventurer, writer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh is beheaded for allegedly conspiring against James I of England. |
Dec 11 |
Russia & Poland signs Peace treaty of Dailino |
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