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1696 was a year in the late 17th century when various political, cultural, and scientific developments were taking place across Europe and the world. It matters historically because it falls within an important period of European transformation, including the age of exploration, scientific revolution, and changing political powers.
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July 18: Russia captures the city of Azov from the Ottoman Empire.
January 27: HMS Royal Sovereign accidentally burns. 1696 (MDCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar and a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, the 1696th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 696th year of the 2nd millennium, the 96th year of the 17th century, and the 7th year of the 1690s decade. As of the start of 1696, the Gregorian calendar was 10 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.