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Historical Events in April 1715

  • Apr 15 Pocotaligo Massacre triggers the start of the Yamasee War in colonial South Carolina.

The Tragedy of Lady Jane Grey

Apr 20 Nicholas Rowe's play "The Tragedy of Lady Jane Grey" premieres in London

Flamsteed Observes Uranus

Apr 29 English Astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time