February 1 French King Louis XIV limits freedom of religion March 11 Volcano Etna in Italy erupts killing 15,000 March 25 Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, destroying Nicolosi, killing 20,000 June 19 Polish parliament selects Litouwer Michael Wisniopwiecki as king July 6 LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River July 21 John Lockes Constitution of English colony Carolina approved December 20 1st jury trial in Delaware; Marcus Jacobson condemned for insurrection and sentenced to flogging, branding and slavery December 31 France and Brandenburg sign secret treaty
