The Second Session of William III's Second Irish Parliament Ends on This Date

Foundation of Scotlands only New World colony New Caledonia at Darien Imus of Panama

According to Gullivers Travels, it was on this day that Lemuel Gulliver sets sail

The second session of William III's second Irish parliament ends on this date

January 26–June 14 – the Parliament of Ireland meets and enacts legislation to levy duties on exported woolens; to encourage the construction of parsonages; to oblige landowners to plant and conserve trees; and to prevent Roman Catholics from becoming solicitors.