This has to be the classic historic headline. This means the lowest rates since 1693.

UK interest rates cut to 315-year low

Lets put that in perspective. …. Giovanni da Verrazzano, the first European explorer to enter New York Harbor, in 1524.

1693 in History

October 5 Haarlem people’s revolution due to food shortages

January 11 Mt. Etna erupts, Sicily

February 6 Royal charter granted College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va

February 8 William and Mary college is 2nd college chartered in US

February 13 College of William and Mary opens

June 27 1st sea battle of Lagos: England and Holland vs France

June 27 1st woman’s magazine “Ladies’ Mercury” published (London)

July 4 Battle at Boussu-lez-Walcourt: French-English vs Dutch army

July 8 New York City authorizes 1st police uniforms in American colonies

July 29 Battle at Neerwinden: French beats English/Dutch army