Historical Events
William Penn Acquires the Lower Counties
Aug 24 Duke of York, James II awards the "Three Lower Counties" that form modern-day Delaware to William Penn, ensuring ocean access for his colony of Pennsylvania [1]
Event of Interest
Aug 26 English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him
- Aug 30 William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World
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- Aug 16 Louis, Duke of Burgundy, heir-apparent to the French throne, born in Palace of Versailles, France (d. 1712)
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