Births on March 10

John Gunby

Born on March 10, 1745

John Gunby, American general (d. 1807)

John Gunby (March 10, 1745 – May 17, 1807) was an American planter and soldier from Somerset County, Maryland who is considered by many to be "one of the most gallant officers of the Maryland Line under Gen. Smallwood". He entered service volunteering as a minuteman in 1775 and fought for the American cause until the end earning praise as probably the most brilliant soldier whom Maryland contributed to the War of Independence. Gunby was also the grandfather of Senator Ephraim King Wilson II.

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11 May

Battle of Fontenoy
War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy: French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army.
28 Jun

Siege of Louisbourg (1745)
A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style).
19 Aug

Jacobite rising of 1745
Prince Charles Edward Stuart raises his standard in Glenfinnan: The start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion, known as "the 45".
19 Aug

Battle of Kars (1745)
Ottoman-Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah.
8 Nov

Battle of Culloden
Charles Edward Stuart invades England with an army of ~5000 that would later participate in the Battle of Culloden.

Births on March 10

John Gunby

Born on March 10, 1745

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Events on 1745

Battle of Fontenoy

Siege of Louisbourg (1745)

Jacobite rising of 1745

Battle of Kars (1745)

Battle of Culloden