physics - 1661

Years: 1658 1659 1660 - 1661 - 1662 1663 1664
Decades: 1630s 1640s 1650s - 1660s - 1670s 1680s 1690s
Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century

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1 Events

Events

January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. George Monck's regiment defeats them
February 5 - The Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China dies and is succeeded by his son the Kangxi Emperor.
February 14 - George Monck’s regiment becomes The Lord General's Regiment of Foot Guards (which later becomes Coldstream Guards)
April 23 - King Charles II of England, Scotland, Ireland crowned in Westminster Abbey. This is his second crowning.
Dutch rule ends in Taiwan.
First modern bank notes issued in Stockholm, Sweden
Body of Oliver Cromwell exhumed and subjected to a posthumous execution.