Historical Events In 1704
Aug 13 English defeat French at Battle of Blenheim
Feb 28 Elias Neau, a Frenchman, opens a school for blacks in New York NY
Feb 28 Indians attack Deerfield MA, kill 40, kidnap 100
Feb 29 French & Indians attack Deerfield MA, kill 50, abduct 100
Apr 24 Boston News-Letter, first successful newspaper in US, established
May 20 Elias Neau forms school for slaves in New York
May 01 Boston Newsletter publishes first newspaper ad
Jul 24 Great Britain takes Gibralter from Spain
