24 September - First running of the St. Leger Stakes horse race[REF] (not yet named), first of the British Classic Races, devised by Anthony St Leger, on Cantley Common at Doncaster.
11 October - American Revolution: Battle of Valcour Island: On Lake Champlain near Valcour Island, a British fleet led by Sir Guy Carleton defeats 15 American gunboats commanded by Brigadier General Benedict Arnold.