Siege of Philippsburg by the French under Berwick; the fortress taken, Berwick slain.
Trial of Zenger in New York, establishing the principle of freedom of the English colonial press.
1735. First settlement of the Moravians in America, made at Georgia.
Don Carlos conquers Sicily; is crowned king as Charles III.
1736. Issue of a papal bull against freemasonry.
Glass lamps used in the streets of London.
War of Russia against Turkey; capture of Azov by the former.
Nadir Shah (Kuli Khan) succeeds to the Persian throne.
1737. War on Turkey by Charles VI.
End of the Medici line in Tuscany; Francis Stephen becomes grand duke.