1636. Humphrey Lynde, an English author, died. He wrote various books against popery, one of which was translated into several languages, and often reprinted.
1636. John Caylard de St. Bonet, marquis de Toiras, a French general, killed before the fortress of Fontanette, in Italy. His services were important to his country, but he was nevertheless disgraced by Richelieu, and found in Italy a just respect for his abilities and merits.
1637. Burton, a clergyman, Bastwick, a physician, and Prynne, yet a prisoner in the Tower, ordered to be pilloried, lose their ears, and be fined £5,000 each, for a libel on the government of Charles I of England.
1645. Battle of Naseby, in which the forces of Cromwell obtained a bloody victory over the army of Charles I, under prince Rupert, and obliged him to retire into Wales.
1654. Battle of Dunes; the French defeated the Spaniards under prince de Conde and don John of Austria.
1662. Henry Vane, an English statesman, beheaded. He was vascilating in his politics, and characterized as a dangerous man.
1683. The Rye house plot to assassinate king Charles II of England, discovered by Joseph Keeling.
1704. Ralph Bathurst, an English physician, divine and Latin poet, died. He was a man of great erudition.
1710. Gen. Hunter arrived at New York from England in the capacity of governor of the province, bringing with him 3000 Palatines, who formed a Lutheran church in New York.
1723. Claude Fleury, a French advocate, died, aged 82, greatly respected for his learning and virtues. His works are numerous and valuable.