1675
Leibniz Invents Calculus
The German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, working independently of Newton, developed a calculus of infinitesimals with a notation…
King Philip's War Begins
Metacom, the Wampanoag sachem the English called King Philip, attacked the Plymouth settlement of Swansea after years of encroachment on his lands.
Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Executed in Delhi
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, demanding conversion to Islam, ordered the beheading of the ninth Sikh Guru, Tegh Bahadur, in Chandni Chowk.
Royal Observatory at Greenwich Founded
Charles II, advised that better astronomical tables would help the navy navigate, founded an observatory at Greenwich and appointed John Flamsteed the first…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1675?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1675. The most significant is Leibniz Invents Calculus.
What era was 1675 part of?
1675 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1675?
The events from 1675 span Europe, North America and South Asia.