1692
Salem Witch Trials Begin
Two young girls in Salem Village began having fits and accused a Barbadian slave and two older women of bewitching them.
Battle of La Hogue
An Anglo-Dutch fleet under Admiral Russell destroyed a French invasion armada off the Normandy coast at La Hogue, scattering Louis XIV's plan to restore James…
Earthquake Destroys Port Royal, Jamaica
At eleven forty-three on a June morning, a catastrophic earthquake liquefied the sand beneath Port Royal…
Diego de Vargas Reconquers New Mexico
Twelve years after the Pueblo Revolt, the Spanish captain Diego de Vargas led a small column back into New Mexico and…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1692?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1692. The most significant is Salem Witch Trials Begin: Two young girls in Salem Village began having fits and accused a Barbadian slave and two older women of bewitching them. The accusations spread.
What era was 1692 part of?
1692 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1692?
The events from 1692 span North America and Europe.