Historical Events In 1702

Mar 21 Queen Anne Stuart addresses English parliament

Mar 19 James II's daughter Anne Stuart becomes queen of England

Mar 11 The first English daily newspaper "Daily Courant", publishes

Mar 08 England's Queen Anne ascends throne upon death of King William III

Mar 11 The 'Daily Courant', the first successful English newspaper, was first published. It consisted of only 1 sheet

May 14 Swedish troops under King Charles XII occupy Warsaw

May 14 England & Netherlands declares war on France & Spain

May 15 War of Spanish Succession, first American conflict between England & France