What happened in 1711

2 entries recorded for 1711, listed by date. That was 315 years ago.

1711 at a glance

Years ago
315 (as of 2026)
Century
18th century
Decade
1710s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

February

  • February 24

    George Frideric Handel

    Historical event

    George Frideric Handel's Rinaldo, the first Italian-language opera written specifically for the London stage, premiered.

August

  • August 22

    Queen Anne's War

    Historical event

    Queen Anne's War: A British attempt to attack Quebec failed when eight ships wrecked on the St. Lawrence River.

Questions about 1711

What happened in 1711?

This site records 2 entries for 1711, including George Frideric Handel on February 24. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1711?

315 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1711 turns 315 this year.

Which century is 1711 in?

1711 falls in the 18th century, in the 1710s.

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