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Historical Event(s)
– Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar) – The decisive victory of William III of England’s forces in Ireland.
– The English royal charter for the Province of Massachusetts Bay is issued.
Who Were Born On ?
– Edward Cave, English editor and publisher (d. 1754)
– Johann Matthias Gesner, German classical scholar (d. 1761)
– Giovanni Paolo Pannini, Italian painter and architect (d. 1765)
– Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Holy Roman Empire Empress (d. 1750)
– Richard Challoner, English Catholic prelate (d. 1781)
– Arthur Onslow, English politician (d. 1768)
– Peder Tordenskjold, Norwegian naval hero (d. 1720)