Important Historical Events of the year 1679, Year 1679 in History

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List of 1679 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1679

What happened in the year 1679?

Date	Event
January 24, 1679	King Charles II of England dissolves the Cavalier Parliament.
June 1, 1679	The Scottish Covenanters defeat John Graham of Claverhouse at the Battle of Drumclog.
August 7, 1679	The brigantine Le Griffon, commissioned by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, is towed to the south-eastern end of the Niagara River, to become the first ship to sail the upper Great Lakes of North America.