List of 1663 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1663
Date | Event |
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March 14, 1663 | According to his own account, Otto von Guericke completes his book Experimenta Nova (ut vocantur) Magdeburgica de Vacuo Spatio, detailing his experiments on vacuum and his discovery of electrostatic repulsion. |
March 24, 1663 | The Province of Carolina is granted by charter to eight Lords Proprietor in reward for their assistance in restoring Charles II of England to the throne.[9] |
June 8, 1663 | Portuguese Restoration War: Portuguese victory at the Battle of Ameixial ensures Portugal's independence from Spain. |
June 24, 1663 | The Spanish garrison of Évora capitulates, following the Portuguese victory at the Battle of Ameixial. |
July 8, 1663 | Charles II of England grants John Clarke a Royal charter to Rhode Island. |
July 27, 1663 | The English 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. After the Acts of Union 1707, Scotland would be included in the Act. |