Births on February 8

Charles-Jean-François Hénault, French historian and author (d. 1770)

Charles-Jean-François Hénault (8 February 1685 – 24 November 1770) was a French writer and historian.

20 Feb

French colonization of Texas
René-Robert Cavelier establishes Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France's claim to Texas.
6 Jul

Monmouth Rebellion
Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.