Being born under the Chinese Zodiac Sign Dragon people are stubborn, energetic, healthy, short tempered and excitable. Brave and honest to the bone Dragons inspire confidence and trust in others. The most eccentric and also a little sensitive zodiac sign is that of the Dragon. Dragons have realistic views of the world and would hardly ever borrow money. Being easily excitable and energetic can sometimes give others advantage over the soft hearted Dragons.
Astrology character and traits of Dragon sign: Honorable, brave, healthy, intelligent, enthusiastic, independent, flamboyant, energetic, excitable, eccentric and short tempered.
1688 Zodiac Sign Dragon Compatibility
Chinese Zodiac Signs are based upon a twelve year lunar cycle. Your zodiac animal sign is determined by your birthday year. If you were born in 1688 then your astrological sign is Dragon. There are twelve animal signs. Each animal has it's own attributes and personality traits the Chinese believe comprise the nature of each particular animal.
Best matches for Zodiac Sign Dragon are: Rooster, Monkey, Rat, Goat, Snake
Bad matches for Zodiac Sign Dragon are: Dog
Historical Events for the Year 1688
30th June Star Sign » The Immortal Seven issue the Invitation to William (continuing the Kingdom of England or English rebellion from Rome), which would culminate in the Glorious Revolution.
1st November Star Sign » William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands to seize the crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland from King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution.
5th November Star Sign » William III of England lands with a Dutch fleet at Brixham, Southwest England.
9th November Star Sign » Glorious Revolution: William III of England named William of Orange captures Exeter.
15th November Star Sign » The Glorious Revolution begins: William III of England known as William of Orange lands at Brixham.
11th December Star Sign » Glorious Revolution: James II of England, while trying to flee to France, allegedly throws the Great Seal of the Realm into the River Thames.
23rd December Star Sign » As part of the Glorious Revolution, King James II of England flees from England to Paris, France after being deposed in favor of his nephew, William III of England called William of Orange and his daughter Mary II of England known as Mary.
Famous Birthdays in 1688
23rd January » Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden (d. 1741)
25th January » Juraj Jánošík, Slovak criminal (d. 1713)
29th January » Emanuel Swedenborg, Swedish-English astronomer, philosopher, and theologian (d. 1772)
4th February » Pierre de Marivaux, French author and playwright (d. 1763)
4th April » Joseph-Nicolas Delisle, French astronomer (d. 1768)
15th April » Johann Friedrich Fasch, German violinist and composer (d. 1758)