Historical Events Historic Event Jul 19 Swedish troops under King Charles XII occupy Krakow 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) 1701 History by Year 1703 What Happened in 1702 Read All About It! UK's First Daily Newspaper March 11, 1702