1680. Christopher Davenport, died; a learned Englishman, who became a Franciscan, and published several theological works.
1707. Simon Patrick, an English bishop, died, aged 80. He rose from the lowest condition by his own worth.
1723. William Baxter, an English critic and grammarian, died, aged 73. Few litterateurs have commenced their career more unpromisingly; for at the age of 18 he could neither read a word, nor could he speak any thing but Welch; yet he became a noted linguist, translated several Latin authors, and compiled a Dictionary of British Antiquities.
1731. Philip Wharton, died; an English nobleman, remarkable for his eccentricities.
1740. Frederick William, king of Prussia, died. He was a wise and politic monarch, who sought the prosperity of his subjects and the kingdom.
1745. Shah Nadir, defeated the Turks at Erzeroum.
1775. The Americans landed on Pettick's island, near Boston, and carried off 500 sheep and 30 cattle.
1778. Col. Ethan Allen arrived from England, and was received with discharges of cannon.
1779. Stoney Point evacuated by the Americans, and taken possession of by Gen. Clinton.
1791. Punishment by the wheel abolished in France.