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1640
birthEngland ⇓ In a New London court case in 1695, Thomas Munsell gave his age as 55, so born in 1639 or 1640. 2 Sources ⇓ |
1681
Age: 41y
| 1681 • A London woman is publicly flogged for the crime of "involving herself in politics." |
1690
Age: 50y
| 1690 • Anglo-Dutch navy defeated by the French in the Battle of Beachy Head (also known as the Battle of Bévéziers), giving rise to fears of a Jacobite invasion of England.The battle took place on June 30 according to the "old style" Julian calendar in use at this time by the English. |
1690
Aug 19
Age: 50y
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birth of childJohn Munselle Lyme, New London, Connecticut, USA ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1690 • The Hearth Tax is abolished in Scotland, one year after its abolition in England and Wales. |
1712
Age: 72y
| 1712 • Sweden temporarily adopts February 30 as a day to adjust the Swedish Calendar back to the Julian calendar. |