What Happened in 1708 — Events, Births & Deaths

Battle of Zlatoust: Battle between Bashkir and Tatar rebels and the government troops of the Tsardom of Russia. It is one of the events of the Bashkir rebellion of 1704–1711.

Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.

A French fleet anchors nears Fife Ness as part of the planned French invasion of Britain.