What Happened on January 1, 1700

Historical Events

  • Protestant Western Europe (except England) begins using the Gregorian calendar
  • Russia begins using the Anno Domini era and no longer uses the Anno Mundi era of the Byzantine Empire

About January 1, 1700

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 324 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn