1844. Florida admitted into the Union. (Query 3d.)
MARCH 8.
1096. Walter the Pennyless departed from France with the van of the Crusaders.
1639. Dudley Digges, master of the rolls under Charles I, died. He was noted for his patriotism, and was the author of several literary performances.
1663. The great frost at Paris, which had endured three months, broke up on this day.
1702. William III of England, died. He was celebrated as a politician, and formidable as a general. (16th?)
1721. Pope Clement XI died, aged 72. He reigned over twenty years.
1748. The British squadron, Admiral Knowles, attacked and carried Port Louis, in St. Domingo, which he also destroyed. The French lost about 130 killed; British loss 20 killed and 50 wounded.
1750. An earthquake at London which shook the whole city. It occurred at half past five in the morning, awoke people from their sleep, threw some persons out of bed and rung the bells.
1757. Thomas Blackwell, an eminent Scottish writer, died. His modesty was such that he published his works anonymously.