1712. William King, an English poetical and political writer, died. His most useful work is an account of the heathen gods and heroes, necessary for the understanding of the ancient poets.
1715. James, the pretender to the English throne, landed at Peterhead, and formed his court.
1740. John Soanen, an eminent French ecclesiastic, having been deposed from his bishopric, died in exile.
1741. Robert Sanderson died; an English writer, distinguished as the continuator of Rymer's Fœdera, from the 16th to the 20th volume.
1758. James Hervey, an English divine of exemplary virtue and piety, died. His Meditations and Letters are well known.
1762. Great riot at Drury lane theatre, because the managers would not admit at half price after the 3d October.
1770. Henry Mill, an ingenious English mechanic, died. He is said to have been unrivaled in the science of hydraulics.
1777. Vermont became an independent state. It was first settled in 1725, and claimed as part of New Hampshire.
1796. Kosciusko, with other Polish prisoners, liberated by the emperor Paul, when he came to America.
1801. Hester Chapone, an elegant English poetess and moral writer, died. Her works will long be popular.