What happened in 1708

3 entries recorded for 1708, listed by date. That was 318 years ago.

1708 at a glance

Years ago
318 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1700s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
3
Breakdown
3 historical events

March

  • March 11

    Anne, Queen of Great Britain

    Historical event

    Queen Anne withheld royal assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, in the most recent veto by a British monarch of a bill that had been passed by Parliament.

  • March 25

    Jacobitism

    Historical event

    Jacobite risings: A French fleet anchored near Fife Ness as part of a planned French invasion of Britain.

October

  • October 9

    Great Northern War

    Historical event

    Great Northern War: Russia defeated Sweden at the Battle of Lesnaya on the Russian–Polish border, in present-day Belarus.

Questions about 1708

What happened in 1708?

This site records 3 entries for 1708, including Anne, Queen of Great Britain on March 11. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1708?

318 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1708 turns 318 this year.

Which century is 1708 in?

1708 falls in the 18th century, in the 1700s.

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