Deaths on January 6

Seth Ward, English bishop, mathematician, and astronomer (b. 1617)

Seth Ward (1617 – 6 January 1689) was an English mathematician, astronomer, and bishop.

11 Apr

Mary II of England
William III and Mary II are crowned as joint sovereigns of Great Britain.
18 Apr

1689 Boston revolt
Bostonians rise up in rebellion against Sir Edmund Andros.
20 Apr

Siege of Derry
Deposed monarch James II of England lays siege to Derry.
12 May

William III of England
King William's War: William III of England joins the League of Augsburg starting a war with France.
5 Aug

Lachine massacre
Beaver Wars: Fifteen hundred Iroquois attack Lachine in New France.