33. St. Stephen is said to have been stoned this day, Paul consenting.
329. Constantinople founded, about the same day that Solomon dedicated his temple at Jerusalem, 1005 B. C.
1087. William II, surnamed Rufus, proclaimed and crowned king of England.
1415. Harfleur, a town in France, surrendered unconditionally to Henry V of England, after a siege of five weeks, and their defences had been demolished.
1417. Francis Zabarella, an Italian cardinal, died; noted for his great learning and virtues.
1534. Clement VII (Julius de Medicis), pope, died. It was in consequence of his refusing to ratify the acts of Henry VIII, and the issuing of a bull of excommunication against that monarch, that England was separated from the Roman church.
1635. Adrian Metius died; a learned Dutch mathematician and author.
1722. William Massieu died; a French writer, much admired, who after becoming blind met his death by a stroke of apoplexy.
1747. The leaden coffin of the noted Dr. Sacheverel, and Sally Salisbury, with 150 others, stolen from the church.
1766. The dividends on East India stock advanced in England from 6 to 10 per cent, in consequence of the success of lord Clive.