1678
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| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1640s 1650s 1660s – 1670s – 1680s 1690s 1700s |
| Years: | 1675 1676 1677 – 1678 – 1679 1680 1681 |
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1678 (MDCLXXVIII)
was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar, the 1678th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 678th year of the 2nd millennium, the 78th year of the 17th century, and the 9th year of the 1670s decade. As of the start of 1678, the Gregorian calendar was
10 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.
Events
- January 27 – The first fire engine company in what will become the United States goes into service.
- February 18 – John Bunyan publishes his Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress in London.
1678 Media
August 14–15: The Battle of Saint-Denis is fought