Today in History for August 1689
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 5 of 5
5th - 1,500 Iroquois attack the village of Lachine, in New France.
21st - The Battle of Dunkeld in Scotland.
25th - Battle at Charleroi: Spanish & English armies chase French
25th - Montreal taken by Iroquois
27th - The Treaty of Nerchinsk is signed by Russia and the Qing empire.
Famous Birthdays
Birthdays 1 - 2 of 2
19th - Samuel Richardson, English novelist (Pamela) (baptized)
21st - Jose Pradas Gallen, composer
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 2 of 2
12th - Innocent XI, [Benedetto Odescalchi], Pope (1676-89), dies at 78
21st - William Cleland, Scottish poet and soldier
