NOVEMBER 2.
1656. A. M. The deluge began on the 17th day of the 2d month, answering to our November 2, on the supposition that the original civil year of the Hebrews began on the 16th of September, and contained 354 days.
285. B. C. Ptolemy Philadelphus, of Egypt, so memorable as a patron of learning, commenced his reign upon this Julian day; the year following that in which Pyrrhus was driven from Macedonia. It is the date of the Septuagint.
1502. Columbus entered the harbor which he named Porto Bello. The cazique was painted black, but all his subjects red. They all wore small golden ornaments in their nostrils; and the men a shell, and
the women a fillet of cotton about their loins.
1552. Claude d'Annebaut, a French admiral, died; distinguished for his bravery and wisdom.
1600. Richard Hooker, an eminent English divine, died. His Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity in 8 books, procured him great fame and popularity.
1610. Richard Bancroft died; chaplain to queen Elizabeth, bishop of London, and archbishop of Canterbury.
1655. A committee appointed by the council of the lord protector of England to encourage trade and commerce.
1692. Alexander Menzikoff, a Russian prince, died in exile. He rose from the occupation of a pastry cook, and fell back to his original level in consequence of his pride and ostentation.