Births on October 17

Jacques Cazotte, French author and academic (d. 1792)

Jacques Cazotte (French: [kazɔt]; 17 October 1719 – 25 September 1792) was a French author.

23 Jan

Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is created within the Holy Roman Empire.
10 Jun

Battle of Glen Shiel
Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel.