1626. Three new committees, viz., one on religion, one on grievances, one on secret affairs, were appointed in the parliament of Charles I.
1664. Christian Aagaard died, a distinguished Danish poet of the 17th century, aged 48.
1674. A parhelion or mock sun observed near Marienburg in western Prussia. It appeared in the horizon beneath the material sun, of a red color.
1679. Joost Van Vondel, a Dutch poet of considerable eminence, died, aged 91.
1684. Philip de Montault, duke of Noailles, died. He renounced the protestant faith, and rose to a high rank in the army.
1684. About the beginning of December commenced a frost at London, which continued till this day. Coaches were run, oxen roasted, bulls baited, &c., on the Thames.
1693. The Mohawk castles burned by the French.
1718. Adrian Reland died; a learned orientalist and professor at Utrecht.
1721. James, earl of Stanhope, died. He distinguished himself in the field and in the cabinet, under George I.
1729. John Truchet died at Paris. He was distinguished for his knowledge of geometry and hydraulics.