Important Historical Events of the year 1708, Year 1708 in History

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List of 1708 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1708

What happened in the year 1708?

Date	Event
March 11, 1708	Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
March 25, 1708	A French fleet anchors nears Fife Ness as part of the planned French invasion of Britain.
September 11, 1708	Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
October 9, 1708	Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.