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