What happened in 1676
3 entries recorded for 1676, listed by date. That was 350 years ago.
1676 at a glance
- Years ago
- 350 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1670s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
June
- June 1
Scanian War
Scanian War: The Swedish warship Kronan, one of the largest ships in the world at the time, sank at the Battle of Öland (depicted) with the loss of around 800 men.
August
- August 17
Scanian War
Scanian War: Swedish forces defeated Danish troops at the Battle of Halmstad.
October
- October 9
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek wrote a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules" – the first known description of protozoa (pictured).
Questions about 1676
What happened in 1676?
This site records 3 entries for 1676, including Scanian War on June 1. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1676?
350 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1676 turns 350 this year.
Which century is 1676 in?
1676 falls in the 17th century, in the 1670s.
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