9th July 1744
Jersey invader Philippe de Rullecourt is born
Philippe de Rullecourt led and was killed in the French invasion of Jersey that later became known as the Battle of Jersey. He had been born in Artois, close to Calais and died in the building that later became St Helier’s The Pierson pub.
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Other events that occured in July
Channel Television switches to colour
- Channel Television switched from black and white to colour broadcasts in 1976, with a party in a tent beside its transmitter.
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Jersey Opera House is opened
- Jersey Opera House was opened in 1900 by Lillie Langtry. It was later a theatre and cinema, and was badly damaged by fire.
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Record-breaking Jersey cow finds fame
- A Jersey cow found fame when she produced more than her own weight in butter in a single year.
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Author Ellen Anne Hewett is born
- Ellen Hewett, born Ellen Baker, was just 12 when she emigrated from Jersey to New Zealand, along with the rest of her family.
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