On This Day

What Happened in July 1702

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

Jul 19 Swedish troops under King Charles XII occupy Krakow

King of Sweden Charles XII
King of Sweden
Charles XII

Famous Birthdays

  • Jul 6 Franz Anton Maichelbeck, German composer, born in Reichenau, Germany (d. 1750)
  • Jul 17 Johann Schneider, German composer and pupil of Bach, born in Coburg, Bavaria, Germany (d. 1788)
  • Jul 31 Jean Denis Attiret, French Jesuit missionary and painter, born in Dole, France (d. 1768)


What Happened in 1702