The Bank of England is founded.
The English fleet bombards Dieppe, Le Harve, and Dunkirk.
Triennial Bill providing for new Parliamentary election everything third year is made.
Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony.
Hussain becomes Shah of Persia.
Died: Queen Mary II of England (Wife of William III)
Born: Voltaire, John Michael Rysbrack
University of Halle is founded.
The salt tax is doubled in England.

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