1694. Gaspard Sagittarius, a German historian, died. He was an able supporter of the doctrines of the reformation.
1735. Violent hurricane occurred at Kilverton in Norfolk rolling the lead of the roofs of houses and doing in the few minutes it lasted, incredible damage. A strong smell of sulphur followed.
1762. Joseph Calas, a merchant of Toulouse, executed on the wheel. He was unjustly condemned for the murder of his own son. His innocence was confirmed by a public arret, on this day the next year.
1770. William Guthries, a voluminous Scottish writer, died. He became celebrated as a bookmaker, and lent his name to the works of less popular authors.
1778. Great council at Johnstown between the Six nations and New York company.
1782. Mangalore, a seaport of Hindostan, surrendered to the British under General Matthews.
1783. Michael Etmuller, a German physician, died. His works have been published in 5 vols. folio.
1793. Congress passed the act to organize the militia; enacting the enrollment of every able bodied white male citizen between the ages of 18 and 45.
1795. The Fingal, or 118th regiment, mutinied at Birmingham, England.
1796. Charette, the famous Vendean chief, tried and shot at Nantes, aged about 33. He refused to have his eyes bandaged, and gave the signal to fire himself.