1942 Event Musical "Star and Garter," premieres in New York City 1915 Birthday Miles Stapleton-Fitzalan-Howard, born in England, 17th Duke of Norfolk, The Most Notable Order of the Garter, Royal Victorian Order, awarded Military Cross 1752 Event Prince Willem van Orange becomes Knight of Garter 1686 Death William Dugdale, Garter King of Arms (1677-86), dies 1348 Event 1st English order of knighthood founded (Order of Garter)