1059. ABDULLAH, founder of the dynasty of the Almoravides, which ruled
Africa and Spain during a century, died of a wound received in battle.
1598. ABRAHAM ORTELIUS, a Dutch geographer, died. He traveled over a
considerable portion of Europe, and for his knowledge was styled the
Ptolemy of his age.
1632. The original charter of Maryland granted to Cecil, lord Baltimore.
The draft being in Latin, the country was called _Terra Mariæ_, in honor
of the queen.
1650. JOHN DE ROTRON, a distinguished French poet, dramatic writer and
magistrate, died. He lost his life by administering to the necessities
of the poor at a time of plague.
1675. An attack on the head quarters of king Philip, the celebrated
sachem, by a body of the Plymouth colonists, who succeeded in routing
the savages.
1681. First general yearly meeting of the quakers in America, held at
Burlington, New Jersey.
1700. THOMAS CREECH, an eminent English translator, died by his own
hand.
1734. General OGLETHORPE arrived in London from the colony of Georgia,
with several Indian chiefs, among whom was Tomo Chichi.
1748. JOSEPH DE MAILLA, a French missionary, died at Pekin. His great
knowledge of Chinese led to his employment at Pekin, where he became a
great favorite with the emperor, at whose request he constructed a map
of China and Chinese Tartary, and had it engraved in France.
1776. British under Clinton and admiral Parker made an unsuccessful
attempt upon Sullivan's island. The American force was 344 regulars and
a few volunteers. The British made the attack in 10 ships, one of which
was abandoned and burnt. After the action was over 7,000 balls were
picked up.
1778. Battle of Monmouth, between the British under Cornwallis, and the
Americans under Washington. Owing to some mistakes on both sides, the
action was delayed and the day far spent without much fighting. The
Americans were prepared to renew the engagement in the morning, but the
British had retreated during the night in great silence. British loss
246 killed, 59 died of fatigue; American loss 142 killed, 160 wounded.
The day was excessively hot, and many died of fatigue on both sides.
1785. Treaty of fort Herkimer, between the Oneidas, Tuscaroras and the
state of New York.
1794. Battle of Fleurus and capture of chateau de Namur, by the French.
The allies lost more than 7000 men killed, and 1500 prisoners. The
conquest of the Netherlands was greatly influenced by the result of this
battle.
1794. The Poles under Kosciusko, armed with scythes rose upon the
Russians at Cracow and defeated the regular troops.
1796. Battle of Renchen; Moreau victorious over the Austrians.
1797. GEORGE KEATS died; author of _Ancient and Modern Rome_, a poem,
and an account of the Pelew islands.
1802. THOMAS GARNET died; an English physician and chemist, and an
author on chemistry, &c.
1802. M. GARNERIN ascended in a balloon from Chelsea, England, and made
an ærial voyage of more than 50 miles at the rate of 70 miles an hour.
This was the most memorable ascent in England from the time of Leonardi.
1808. Valencia, in Spain, assaulted by the French under Moncey; they
were repulsed with the loss of 1000 men.
1809. First steam boat on lake Champlain, arrived at St. Johns, Canada,
from Burlington, Vt. She was 120 feet long, 10 wide, and drew 3½ feet
water.
1811. Battle of Tarragona, in Spain; the city carried by the French
under Suchet, with horrible slaughter; 10,000 prisoners taken, 384
cannon, 40,000 balls, and 500,000 quintals powder, &c.
1814. United States sloop of war Wasp, 20 guns, Capt. Blakeley, captured
in 19 minutes British sloop of war Reindeer, 19 guns, 118 men. British
loss Capt. Manners and 24 killed, 42 wounded; American loss 9 killed, 17
wounded.
1815. Commodore DECATUR arrived off Algiers with the American squadron.
1815. Russians under Blucher defeated the French at Villers Coterets,
took 1500 prisoners and six cannon.
1815. Allies under Colloredo engaged the French near Befort; allies lost
300.
1815. French 8000 strong driven through Chevannes at the point of the
bayonet.
1815. General CRENEVILLE attacked Carouge, crossed the Arve near Geneva,
which was also taken.
1815. Troops of Gen. Bubna passed mount Cenis, one of the loftiest peaks
of the Alps, in Savoy.
1815. The head of the bridge of Arly in Savoy carried by assault by the
allied Sardinians, Piedmontese and Austrians, with the loss of 1000 men.
1835. CHARLES MATTHEWS, an eminent English comedian, died, aged 79;
author of a monodramatic entertainment called _Matthews at Home_, which
was extremely popular in England and America.
1836. JAMES MADISON, 4th president of the United States, died, aged 86.
He was distinguished for his great talents and acquirements, for the
important offices which he filled, and for his virtues in private life.
1838. Coronation of Victoria celebrated in London with great splendor
and parade.
1839. Indian battle in Arkansas between the Ross and Ridge parties of
Cherokees; about 50 were killed on both sides, and among them John Ross,
head of the Ross party; John Ridge the leader of the other party, having
been previously killed. (See June 10.)
1847. ALEXANDER HILL EVERETT died at Canton, China. He was some time
editor and principal proprietor of the _North American Review_, and at
his death commissioner of the United States to China.
1848. The revolution in Wallachia ended in the flight of the prince and
the establishment of a provincial government.
1854. A military insurrection broke out in Spain.
1855. Battle of Rivas, in Central America. Col. Walker arrived in brig
Vista and landed his forces and those of Gen. Castillon; but was forced
to retire.
1855. FITZROY JAMES HENRY SOMERSET, baron Raglan, commander of the
British forces in the Crimea, died of cholera at Sebastopol, aged 66. He
served with Wellington on the Peninsula, and lost his right arm at the
battle of Waterloo. During the arduous duties of the campaign in Turkey,
he won the confidence of the army by his calmness, quick perception and
fortitude, and performed great and brilliant services. He was succeeded
by Maj. Gen. James Simpson.