1678. Robert Nanteuil, a celebrated French engraver and designer, died.
1682. Heneage Finch, lord high chancellor of England, died. He was distinguished for his wisdom and eloquence.
1686. Edward Bendlowes, an English poet, died in great want, the result of imprudence.
1692. Vitus Ludovicus de Sechendorf, a learned German, died; author of several works, among which is the best account of Luther.
1708. John Lovelace arrived at New York from England, as governor of the province.
1714. Cæsar d'Estrees, a French cardinal, died; an able negotiator and a benevolent man.
1733. John Potenger died; an English poet and miscellaneous writer.
1733. Emanuel Matti died; a Spanish poet of eminence, and member of the Arcadia at Rome.
1737. The cliff at Scarborough sunk.
1741. Remarkable meteor seen at noon near Canterbury, Eng., accompanied by an inverted rainbow and three mock suns next morning.