May 27
May 27
St. Petersburg founded by Peter the Great
After winning access to the Baltic Sea through his victories in the Great Northern War, Czar Peter I founds the city of St. Petersburg as the new Russian capital on…
A Year In History: 1703
This Year in History:
1703
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
November 27
November 27
Freak storm dissipates over England
On November 27, 1703, an unusual storm system finally dissipates over England after wreaking havoc on the country for nearly two weeks. Featuring hurricane strength winds, the storm killed somewhere…
