May 03 Willem IV appointed viceroy of Holland/Utrecht

May 14 In the Atlantic New France Governor Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de La Jonquière 1685-1752 captured by the British at sea and taken to England.

May 16 Prince Willem V sworn in as Admiral-General of Netherlands

May 04 Willem IV appointed viceroy of Overijssel

Jan 31 Grand Pre, Nova Scotia Arthur Noble d1747 British commander at Grand Pre surprised by Villiers; loses 500 men

Jan 31 Grand Pre, Nova Scotia Arthur Noble d1747 British commander at Grand Pre surprised by Villiers; loses 500 men

Feb 11 Claude de Ramezay and a group of Acadian guides attack the British position at Grand Pré

Jul 06 Birth of John Paul Jones at Arbigland, Scotland.

Mar 19 Quebec Quebec, Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de La Jonquiere 1685-1752 appointed Governor of New France