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What Happened in 1718 — Events, Births & Deaths

1718 brings together 2 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.

November 2

November 22
Royal Navy Lieutenant Robert Maynard attacks and boards the vessels of the British pirate Edward Teach (best known as "Blackbeard") off the coast of North Carolina. The casualties on both sides include Maynard's first officer Mister Hyde and Teach himself.
November 30
Great Northern War: King Charles XII of Sweden dies during a siege of the fortress of Fredriksten in Norway.