1693 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1660s 1670s 1680s – 1690s – 1700s 1710s 1720s |
| Years: | 1690 1691 1692 – 1693 – 1694 1695 1696 |
The year 1693 was a regular year that began on a Thursday. Many interesting things happened around the world during this time!
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Important Events of 1693
Major Earthquake in Sicily
On January 11, 1693, the Etna volcano in Sicily erupted. This caused a very strong earthquake that shook parts of Sicily and the island of Malta. It was a big natural disaster for the people living there.
New College in America
On February 8, 1693, a new school called the College of William and Mary got a special permission paper. This paper, called a Royal charter, came from King William III and Queen Mary II of England. The college was in Williamsburg, Virginia, in what is now the United States.
Religion in 1693
The Amish Begin
In 1693, a group of people in Switzerland, who were part of the Anabaptist movement, decided to form their own community. This new group became known as the Amish.
Famous Births in 1693
- February 7 – Empress Anna I of Russia was born. She later became the ruler of Russia.
- March 7 – Pope Clement XIII was born. He would later become the leader of the Catholic Church.
- March 24 – John Harrison, a famous English clockmaker, was born. He later invented very accurate clocks for ships.
Images for kids
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January 11: Etna erupts.
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See also
In Spanish: 1693 para niños
