April 15 Uprising of Yamasse-indians in South Carolina April 20 Nicholas Rowe's "Tragedy of Lady Jane Gray," premieres in London April 29 John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time May 1 Prussia declares war on Sweden May 3 Edmund Halley observes total eclipse phenomenon "Baily's Beads" May 4 French manufacturer debuts 1st folding umbrella (Paris) July 29 10 Spanish treasure galleons sinks off Florida coast by hurricane July 30 Spanish gold and silver fleet disappears off St. Lucie, Florida August 22 Handels "Watermusic" premieres on Thames September 6 Pro-James III-uprising in Scotland November 13 Battle at Sheriffmuir: English army beats Scottish earl of Mar November 13 Pro-James Edward Stuart-rebellion surrenders November 15 Barrier Treaty, Austria cedes area to Netherlands November 24 Thames River freezes November 25 1st English patent granted to an American, for processing corn December 12 Russian/Prussian troops occupy Stralsund December 22 English pretender to the throne James III lands at Peterhead December 23 Russian/Prussian troops occupy Stralsund December 24 Swedish troops occupy Norway
