1676
Leeuwenhoek Sees Microorganisms
The Dutch draper and amateur microscope-maker Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, grinding single-lens microscopes of extraordinary power, looked at a drop of pond water…
Death of King Philip
Metacom was shot by a Christianized Wampanoag named Alderman in a swamp on Mount Hope, Rhode Island, ending major fighting in King Philip's War.
Romer Measures the Speed of Light
The Danish astronomer Ole Romer, observing the eclipses of Jupiter's moons, noticed that the timings varied with the Earth's distance from Jupiter.
Bacon's Rebellion
The frustrated planter Nathaniel Bacon led a Virginia militia against colonial authorities, demanding more aggressive warfare against Native Americans…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1676?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1676. The most significant is Leeuwenhoek Sees Microorganisms.
What era was 1676 part of?
1676 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1676?
The events from 1676 span Europe and North America.