What Happened in 1676

Native American Forces Attack Plymouth Plantation

Spring of 1676 marked the high point for the combined tribes when, on March 12, they attacked Plymouth Plantation itself. Though the town withstood... Read more

The 'Nine Men's Misery' Incident

On March 26, 1676 during King Philip's War, Captain Michael Pierce led approximately 60 Plymouth Colony colonial troops and 20 Wampanoag Christian... Read more

Native Americans Completely Destroy Providence, RI

The new year of 1676 saw Philip weakened—somewhat. In January, he and his band traveled further west to Mohawk territory, seeking, but failing to... Read more

Captain William Turner of the Massachusetts Militia Ambush Native Americans at Peskeopscut

In April 1676 the Narragansett were defeated and their chief, Canonchet, was killed. On May 18, 1676, Captain William Turner of the Massachusetts... Read more

Force of 250 Native Americans Defeated Near Marlborough, as King Philip's Allies Begin to Desert War

With the help of their long-time allies the Mohegans, the colonists won at Hadley, Massachusetts, on June 12, 1676, and scattered most of the... Read more

King Philip is Shot Dead by Native American Pilgrim Ally, John Alderman

Philip's allies began to desert him. By early July, over 400 had surrendered to the colonists, and Philip himself had taken refuge in the... Read more

Benedetto Odescalchi (Innocent XI) elected Pope

Pope Blessed Innocent XI (16 May 1611 – 12 August 1689), born Benedetto Odescalchi, was Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1676 to... Read more