| January 13 | Jonathan Swift ordained an Anglican priest in Ireland |
| April 30 | William Congreve's "Love for Love," premieres in London |
| May 12 | English king Willem III departs to Netherlands |
| August 4 | French garrison of surrenders to Willem III |
| August 11 | English and Dutch fleet capture Dunkerk |
| August 13 | French troops under Villeroi shoot in Brussels |
| September 1 | Dutch/English army under king Willem III occupies Names |
| September 4 | French garrison of castle Names surrenders for Willem III |
| September 12 | New York Jews petition governor Dongan for religious liberties |
| October 10 | King Willem III escapes South Netherlands, back to England |
