1641. Rebellion in Ireland; the catholics under Phelim O'Neil, rose against the protestants, and cruelly massacred men, women and children to the number of 40,000, and by some accounts more than 100,000.
1642. Battle of Edgehill, between the royalists, under Charles I and prince Rupert, and the parliament forces, under the earl of Essex. About 5,000 men fell on the occasion, among whom was general Bertie; the victory was undecided.
1667. The foundation stone of the first pillar in the Royal Exchange, London, laid by the king.
1679. The Meal Tub plot discovered in England.
1706. John Foy Vaillant, a celebrated French physician, medalist and traveler, died.
1707. The first parliament of Great Britain met after the union with Scotland.
1708. The town of Lisle surrendered, and the garrison retired into the castle, except the horse, which were allowed to march away. The allies acknowledged a loss of 12,000 men in taking the town only.
1713. Archibald Pitcairne, an eminent physician and scholar, died at Edinburgh.
1730. Anne Oldfield, a very celebrated English actress, died; and after lying in state in Jerusalem chamber, was buried at Westminster with great pomp.
1764. John Leclair, an eminent French music composer, assassinated at Paris.