What happened in 1674

3 entries recorded for 1674, listed by date. That was 352 years ago.

1674 at a glance

Years ago
352 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1670s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
3
Breakdown
3 historical events

May

  • May 19

    John III Sobieski

    Historical event

    John III Sobieski (pictured) was elected by the szlachta as the monarch of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

June

  • June 6

    Shivaji

    Historical event

    Shivaji, who led a resistance to free the Maratha from the Bijapur Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, was crowned the first chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire.

October

  • October 27

    Franco-Dutch War

    Historical event

    Franco-Dutch War: French forces surrender the fortress town of Grave to the Dutch army after a three month siege.

Questions about 1674

What happened in 1674?

This site records 3 entries for 1674, including John III Sobieski on May 19. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1674?

352 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1674 turns 352 this year.

Which century is 1674 in?

1674 falls in the 17th century, in the 1670s.

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