Historical Events
- Oct 7 British & Dutch troops under Marlborough occupy Roermond
- Oct 13 Dutch and English troops occupy Liège
- Oct 23 Battle of Bay of Vigo: Dutch & English fleet destroy & occupy Spanish silver fleet & French squadron
- Oct 27 British troops plunder St Augustine, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Oct 17 Walrad, Dutch Prince of Nassau-Usingen, and field marshal (for William III of Orange), dies at 67
