1943 Event James Oglethorpe (U.S.) and Terkolei (Netherlands), torpedoed and sinks 1733 Event Georgia founded by James Oglethorpe, at site of Savannah 1733 Event James Oglethorpe and 130 English colonists arrive at Charleston, SC 1732 Event Royal charter for Georgia granted to James Oglethorpe 1696 Birthday James Oglethorpe, England, General/author/colonizer, Georgia