What happened in 1680

2 entries recorded for 1680, listed by date. That was 346 years ago.

1680 at a glance

Years ago
346 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1680s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

January

  • January 2

    Trunajaya rebellion

    Historical event

    Trunajaya rebellion: Amangkurat II of Mataram of Java and his courtiers stabbed Trunajaya to death a week after the rebel leader surrendered to VOC forces.

November

  • November 14

    Gottfried Kirch

    Historical event

    German astronomer Gottfried Kirch discovered the Great Comet of 1680, the first comet to be discovered by telescope.

Questions about 1680

What happened in 1680?

This site records 2 entries for 1680, including Trunajaya rebellion on January 2. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1680?

346 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1680 turns 346 this year.

Which century is 1680 in?

1680 falls in the 17th century, in the 1680s.

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