Historical Events
Queen Anne
James II's daughter Anne Stuart becomes Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland following the death of William III
Famous Birthdays
Anne Bonny (1702-1782)
Irish Caribbean pirate and lover of Calico Jack [date of birth is approximate], born in Kinsale, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Jan de Baen, Dutch portrait painter and etcher, dies at about 69 [date of burial]
William III (1650-1702)
William of Orange, King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1689-1702) and Stadtholder, dies of pneumonia at 51
Died in 1702 1702 Highlights
About March 8, 1702
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 322 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
