1859 Birthday Ivo Bligh, cricketer, Lord Darnley England captain vs. Australia 1882-83 1817 Death William Bligh, British naval officer of "Bounty" fame, dies at 63 1804 Event Vice-Admiral William Bligh ends siege of Fort Amsterdam, Willemstad 1789 Event Fletcher Christian leads Mutiny on HMS Bounty and Captain William Bligh
