1640. William Alexander, Lord Stirling, died; a dramatic poet and statesman in the time of James and Charles I. His poetry, for purity and elegance, is far beyond the generality of the productions of the age in which he lived.
1660. General Monk, now reconciled to the citizens of London, drew up his forces in Finsbury fields, makes an apology which is the signal of rejoicing. Burning lamps the principal pastime.
1689. The parliament of England chose William and Mary king and queen.
1706. Battle of Fraustadt, in Prussia, in which the Saxons and Muscovites under Gen. Schullemberg, were defeated by the Swedes under Marshall Renschild.
1733. The colony of Savannah commenced, under Gen. Oglethorpe. This was the first settlement in Georgia.
1744. The elector of Bavaria chosen emperor of Germany under the title of Charles VII.
1746. Birthday of Thaddeus Kosciusko, the Polish warrior.
1757. Peace concluded between the English and Sourajah Dowlah.
1771. Adolphus Frederick II, king of Denmark, died. He was the founder of the academy of belles-lettres at Torneo.
1782. The British surrendered the island of St. Christophers to the French, under the marquis de Bouille.