🕰️ Year
What Happened in 1661 — Events, Births & Deaths
1661 brings together 3 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.
January 1
- January 6
English Restoration: The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London, England. The revolt is suppressed after a few days.
March 1
- March 10
French "Sun King" Louis XIV begins his personal rule of France after the death of his premier, the Cardinal Mazarin.
April 1
- April 23
King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland is crowned in Westminster Abbey.