Children
1641
Nov 3
| 1641 • A massive epidemic breaks out in northern and central China, just 3 years before the fall of the Ming Dynasty. It races south down along the Grand Canal of China and the densely populated settlements there, from the northern terminus at Beijing, to the fertile Jiangnan region. In some local areas and towns it wipes out 90% of the local populace. |
1681
Jun 23
Age: 39y
| 1681 • A London woman is publicly flogged for the crime of "involving herself in politics." |