What happened in 1704

5 entries recorded for 1704, listed by date. That was 322 years ago.

1704 at a glance

Years ago
322 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1700s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
5
Breakdown
5 historical events

January

  • January 25

    Province of Carolina

    Historical event

    English colonists from the Province of Carolina and their native allies began a series of raids against the largely peaceful population of Apalachee in Spanish Florida.

February

  • February 29

    Queen Anne's War

    Historical event

    Queen Anne's War: French and Native American forces raided the English settlement of Deerfield, Massachusetts, killing more than 50 colonists.

August

  • August 4

    War of the Spanish Succession

    Historical event

    War of the Spanish Succession: A combined Anglo-Dutch fleet under the command of George Rooke and allied with Archduke Charles captured Gibraltar from Spain.

  • August 13

    War of the Spanish Succession

    Historical event

    War of the Spanish Succession: The Duke of Marlborough led Allied forces to a crucial victory at the Battle of Blenheim.

  • August 24

    War of the Spanish Succession

    Historical event

    War of the Spanish Succession: An Anglo-Dutch fleet engaged a French naval force at the Battle of Málaga in the Mediterranean Sea.

Questions about 1704

What happened in 1704?

This site records 5 entries for 1704, including Province of Carolina on January 25. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1704?

322 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1704 turns 322 this year.

Which century is 1704 in?

1704 falls in the 18th century, in the 1700s.

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