Historical Events In 1715
May 03 Edmund Halley observes total eclipse phenomenon "Baily's Beads"
May 04 French manufacturer debuts first folding umbrella (Paris France)
May 01 Prussia declares war on Sweden
Apr 29 John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time
Nov 25 The first English patent granted to an American, for processing corn
Nov 15 Barrier Treaty, Austria cedes area to the Netherlands
Jul 29 10 Spanish treasure galleons sunk off Florida coast by hurricane
