Peace of AlŠs: Rights of French huguenots limited

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French colony of Guadeloupe established in Caribbean

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Battle at Fehrbellin: Brandenburgs army beats Sweden

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Jean Jacques Rousseau, France, composer/social contractor (Confession)

Birth

Cornelis Chastelein, colonial director, dies at 56

Death

Daniel van Papenbroeck, Flemish jesuit/historian, dies at 86

Death

Jean-Jacques Beauvarget-Charpentier, composer

Birth

Johann Joseph Ignaz Brentner, composer, dies at 52

Death

Riot after public execution in Amsterdam, 200+ killed

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Pieter van Dort, Amsterdam plunderer, hanged

Death

Marretje Arends, [Matje of Nieuwendijk], Amsterdam plunderer, hanged

Death

Russian tsarina Catharina II grabs power

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1st reported counterfeiting attempt (Boston)

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Quakers open a school for blacks in Philadelphia

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Thomas Hickey, American sergeant convicted of treason, hanged

Death

Charleston, SC repulses British sea attack

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Mary Ludwig Hayes "Molly Pitcher" aids American patriots

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Battle of Monmouth, NJ (Gen Washington beats Clinton)

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Henry G W Smith, leader of British-Indian forces

Birth

Johann Christoph Vogel, composer, dies at 32

Death

Pierre Dutillieu, composer, dies at 44

Death

Johann J Angel, German author/director, dies at 60

Death

Johann Friedrich Ludwig Sievers, composer, dies at 64

Death

Napoleon Coste, composer

Birth

British troops lands at Ensenada, Argentina

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