A solar eclipse occurred, which is said to have marked the birth of the Greek legend Hercules.
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The Treaty of The Hague was signed between the German Empire, Great Britain, and The Netherlands.
The Blitz began.
Boston, Massachusetts, was founded by Governor Winthrop.
Dom Pedro I, the founder and first ruler of the empire of Brazil, declared Brazil's independence from Portugal.
The Great Atlantic hurricane formed and wreaked havoc for a whole week.