7 August –
capture of the galleon San Joaquin: Spanish galleon San Joaquin in a treasure fleet sailing from
Cartagena de Indias (modern-day Colombia) to Spain surrenders after an engagement with five British ships.
11 August – the first race meeting is held at
Ascot Racecourse, "Her Majesty's Plate".[5]
14 October –
Woodes Rogers returns to England after a successful round-the-world
privateering cruise against
Spain, carrying loot worth £150,000.
5 November – the southwest spire of
Southwell Minster in
Nottinghamshire is struck by lightning, resulting in a fire that spreads to the nave and tower, destroying roofs, bells, clock and organ.
7 August –
capture of the galleon San Joaquin: Spanish galleon San Joaquin in a treasure fleet sailing from
Cartagena de Indias (modern-day Colombia) to Spain surrenders after an engagement with five British ships.
11 August – the first race meeting is held at
Ascot Racecourse, "Her Majesty's Plate".[5]
14 October –
Woodes Rogers returns to England after a successful round-the-world
privateering cruise against
Spain, carrying loot worth £150,000.
5 November – the southwest spire of
Southwell Minster in
Nottinghamshire is struck by lightning, resulting in a fire that spreads to the nave and tower, destroying roofs, bells, clock and organ.