Historical Events In 1711

Mar 01 "The Spectator" begins publishing (London)

Mar 08 Antoin de Guiscard tries English premier Haley for murder

Aug 22 British Admiral Hovenden Walker's assault on New France falters as 8 of his 15 warships are wrecked in gales and heavy fog in the St. Lawrence; nearly 900 men drown; 25 ships remaining in fleet return to England.

Feb 24 Handel's opera "Rinaldo" premieres, London

Feb 14 Handels opera Rinaldo, premieres

May 01 Arch duke Karel of Austria/Hungarian rebellion sign Peace of Szatmar