1663

Years: 1660 1661 1662 - 1663 - 1664 1665 1666
Decades: 1630s 1640s 1650s - 1660s - 1670s 1680s 1690s
Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century 1663 in literature 1663 in science

Events

July 8 - Charles II of England grants John Clarke a Royal Charter to Rhode Island.
July 27 - The British Parliament passes the second Navigation Act requiring that all goods bound for the American colonies have to be sent in English ships from English ports.
Prix de Rome scholarship established for students of the arts.
End of the reign of Emperor Go-Sai of Japan
Emperor Reigen ascends to the throne of Japan

Births

William King, English poet

Deaths

December 5 - Severo Bonini, composer
Thomas Baltzar, violinist
December 17 - Nzinga, queen of Ndongo and Matamba

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