On This Day

June 1746 in History

Events in History

  • Jun 1 French troops conquer Antwerp
  • Jun 2 Russia and Austria sign agreements
  • Jun 16 Battle at Piacenza: Austria & Sardinia beat Spanish and French army

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Jun 27 Flora MacDonald helps Bonnie Prince Charlie, disguised as Betty Burke an Irish maid, evade capture by landing him on the Isle of Skye

Pretender to the British throne Bonnie Prince Charlie
Pretender to the British throne
Bonnie Prince Charlie