1677    The future Mary II of England marries William, Prince of Orange. They would later jointly reign as William and Mary.

1687    The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of Orange's invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution.

1688    Glorious Revolution begins: William of Orange lands at Brixham.

1688    The Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.

1689    William and Mary are proclaimed co-rulers of England.

1689    William III and Mary II are crowned as joint sovereigns of Britain.

1689    King William's War: William III of England joins the League of Augsburg starting a war with France.

1690    Battle of the Boyne (Gregorian calendar) – The armies of William III defeat those of the former James II.

1691    Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar) – The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland.

1692    Massacre of Glencoe: About 78 Macdonalds at Glen Coe, Scotland are killed early in the morning for not promptly pledging allegiance to the new king, William of Orange.

1693    The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia is granted a charter by King William III and Queen Mary II.