Events from 1698

London Stock Exchange informally begins at Jonathan's Coffee House - self-regulating market emerges

Francke's Instructions for Halle Orphanage Staff Published - 'Love alone is not sufficient; there must be strict discipline' - 'Every quarter hour must be accounted for' - Daily report required on children showing Eigenwille (self-will)

Dragon emerges from Lough Foyle - soldiers fire muskets at dragon coming ashore, creature returns to water (Irish military records)