1689

Years: 1686 1687 1688 - 1689 - 1690 1691 1692
Decades: 1650s 1660s 1670s - 1680s - 1690s 1700s 1710s
Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century

Events

Louis XIV of France passed the "Code Noir," allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies.
January 11 - The Parliament of England declares King James II of England deposed.
February 13 - William III and Mary II are proclaimed co-rulers of England, Scotland and Ireland. Scotland and Ireland do not yet recognize them.
April 11 - The Estates of Scotland declare King James VII of Scotland deposed.
April 11 - Crowning of co-rulers King William III and Mary II as King and Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Ireland does not recognize them yet.
May 12 - King William's War: William III of England joins the League of Augsburg starting the war.
May 24 - The Act of Toleration passes the English Parliament protecting Protestants (Roman Catholics are intentionally excluded).
July 27 - Glorious Revolution: Battle of Killiecrankie ends
August 5 - 1,500 Iroquois attack village of Lachine, in New France.
December 16 - The official declaration of the English Bill of Rights

April 16 - Aphra Behn English author, considered to be the first professional woman writer.
April 19 - Christina of Sweden
August 12 - Pope Innocent XI