Important Historical Events of the year 1663, Year 1663 in History

List of 1663 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1663

What happened in the year 1663?

Date Event
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.