Historical Events
Historic Event
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
- John de Baen, portrait painter/etcher, buried at 69
William III (1650-1702)
William of Orange, King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1689-1702) and Stadtholder, dies of pneumonia at 51
1702 Highlights
About March 8, 1702
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 320 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
