What happened in 1692
4 entries recorded for 1692, listed by date. That was 334 years ago.
1692 at a glance
- Years ago
- 334 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1690s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 4
- Breakdown
- 4 historical events
February
- February 13
Clan MacDonald of Glencoe
Members of Clan MacDonald of Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands were massacred, allegedly for failing to pledge allegiance to the new monarchs, William III and Mary II.
June
- June 7
1692 Jamaica earthquake
An earthquake registering approximately 7.5 Mw caused Port Royal, Jamaica, to sink below sea level and killed approximately 5,000 people.
- June 10
Bridget Bishop
Bridget Bishop became the first person to be executed for witchcraft in the Salem witch trials in colonial Massachusetts.
September
- September 19
Salem witch trials
Salem witch trials: Giles Corey was crushed to death for refusing to enter a plea to charges of witchcraft, reportedly asking the sheriff for "more weight" during his execution.
Questions about 1692
What happened in 1692?
This site records 4 entries for 1692, including Clan MacDonald of Glencoe on February 13. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1692?
334 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1692 turns 334 this year.
Which century is 1692 in?
1692 falls in the 17th century, in the 1690s.
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