1030. Adalbero, a French ecclesiastic, died. He has left a character suited to bold and unscrupulous intrigue.
1464. The Lancasterians defeated by the Yorkists at Heagley Moor, the white rose triumphing over the red.
1523. William Lily, an English grammarian, died at London of the plague. He is highly praised by Erasmus, who revised the syntax of his grammar, for his uncommon erudition in the languages, and admirable skill in the instruction of youth.
1601. Robert Devereux, earl of Essex, executed. He obtained the favor of the queen, Elizabeth, and distinguished himself on many occasions. But having committed some indiscretions which required reprimanding, his pride was wounded, which led him to open rebellion. His fate has formed the subject of four tragedies.
1634. Albert, count Wallenstein, generalissimo of the Austrian army during the thirty years war, assassinated.
1643. A barbarous massacre in the night of the Indians who were encamped at Pavonia, opposite the Dutch fort of New Amsterdam, instigated by Gov. Kieft. About 80 Indians lost their lives, and many enormities were enacted by the Dutch.
1676. The Indiana assaulted the town of Weymouth, Mass., and burned several houses and barns. This was a disastrous
year with the colonists. The Indians had risen in their utmost power, with the determination of utterly extirpating the English, and almost every day witnessed the smoke of town or cluster of dwellings on fire.
1703. Daniel de Foe prosecuted as the author of a book entitled, The shortest way with the dissenters, and his book burned by the hangman.
1712. Nicholas Catinat, an illustrious French general under Louis XIV, died.