1678
1678 was a common year which started on Saturday.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1640s 1650s 1660s – 1670s – 1680s 1690s 1700s |
| Years: | 1675 1676 1677 – 1678 – 1679 1680 1681 |
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.