Births on October 28

Šimon Brixi, Czech composer (d. 1735)

Šimon Brixi (28 October 1693 in Vlkava – 2 November 1735 in Prague) was a Czech composer. He was the father of František Brixi.

8 Feb

William III of England
The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is granted a charter by King William III and Queen Mary II.
29 Jul

Battle of Landen
War of the Grand Alliance: Battle of Landen: France wins a Pyrrhic victory over Allied forces in the Netherlands.