1662
Jul 6
| 1662 • The Chinese general Koxinga seizes the Dutch Fort Zealandia on the island of Taiwan after a 9-month siege, then establishes the Kingdom of Tungning. In response, the Kangxi Emperor of the mainland Qing Dynasty migrates all residents along the southern coast by 50 miles. |
1735
Jul 9
Age: 73y
| 1735 • A shipbuilding industry begins in Mumbai. |