Historical Events Nov 3 Kara Mustafa succeeds Ahmed Kiprulu as Turkish grand vizier Nov 16 1st colonial prison organized in Nantucket, Massachusetts Events in 1676 Famous Birthdays Nov 12 Giovanni Antonio Pollarolo, Italian composer, born in Brescia, Republic of Venice (d. 1746) Born in 1676 Famous Deaths Nov 1 Gisbertus Voetius [Gijsbert Voet], Dutch reformed theologist, dies at 87 Oct 1676 History by Year Dec 1676 What Happened in 1676 Battle of Ă–landJune 1, 1676