Historical Events
- Oct 23 Sea battle of Fehmarn Sont: Adm Thijssen beats Denen
Famous Birthdays
William Penn
Oct 14 William Penn, English Philosopher, Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania, born in London, England (d. 1718)
Famous Deaths
- Oct 6 Elisabeth of France, Queen consort of Philip IV of Spain (1621-44), dies at 41