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What Happened in 1692 — Events, Births & Deaths
1692 brings together 2 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.
June 1
- June 2
Bridget Bishop is the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts; she is found guilty the same day and hanged on June 10.
August 1
- August 3
British-Dutch forces under William III defending the city of Brussels fight an inconclusive battle at Steenkerque against a French army under the duke of Luxembourg, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.