Historical Events In 1718
May 23 The birth of William Hunter, Scottish anatomist
May 15 James Puckle, a London lawyer, patents world's first machine gun
Jan 09 France declares war on Spain
Jan 09 France declares war on Spain
Jan 17 Avalanche destroys every building in Leukerbad, Switzerland; kills 53
Jan 17 Avalanche destroys every building in Leukerbad, Switzerland; kills 53
Nov 30 Sweden's "warrior king" Charles XII dies at Fredrikshald in Norway after being hit by a bullet in the head.
Nov 22 Blackbeard the Pirate killed on North Carolina shore
Aug 25 Hundreds of French colonists arrive in Louisiana; New Orleans, founded
