What happened in 1693
3 entries recorded for 1693, listed by date. That was 333 years ago.
1693 at a glance
- Years ago
- 333 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1690s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
January
- January 11
1693 Sicily earthquake
The most powerful earthquake recorded in Italy struck the island of Sicily, causing 60,000 deaths and prompting a period of architectural revival.
February
- February 8
William III of England
The William III and Mary II of England charter the College of William & Mary, establishing what is now the second-oldest university in the United States.
July
- July 29
Nine Years' War
Nine Years' War: French troops defeated the forces of the Grand Alliance led by William III of England at the Battle of Landen in present-day Neerwinden, Belgium.
Questions about 1693
What happened in 1693?
This site records 3 entries for 1693, including 1693 Sicily earthquake on January 11. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1693?
333 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1693 turns 333 this year.
Which century is 1693 in?
1693 falls in the 17th century, in the 1690s.
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