What happened in 1709
3 entries recorded for 1709, listed by date. That was 317 years ago.
1709 at a glance
- Years ago
- 317 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 18th century
- Decade
- 1700s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
February
- February 2
Alexander Selkirk
Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk was rescued by English captain Woodes Rogers and his crew after spending four years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the Pacific, providing the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe.
July
- July 8
Great Northern War
Great Northern War: Swedish forces under Charles XII were defeated by Russian troops led by Peter the Great at the Battle of Poltava.
December
- December 26
Agrippina (opera)
The opera Agrippina, described as George Frideric Handel's first masterpiece, premiered in Venice.
Questions about 1709
What happened in 1709?
This site records 3 entries for 1709, including Alexander Selkirk on February 2. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1709?
317 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1709 turns 317 this year.
Which century is 1709 in?
1709 falls in the 18th century, in the 1700s.
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