1661 - Events. January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. George Monck's regiment defeats them February 5 - The Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China dies and is succeeded by his son the Kangxi Emperor. February 14 - George Monck’s regiment becomes The Lord General's Regiment of Foot Guards (which later becomes Coldstream Guards) April 23 - King Charles II of England, Scotland, Ireland crowned in Westminster ...

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1603 - Events. March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James I of England, uniting the crowns of Scotland and England April 28 – Funeral of Elizabeth I of England in Westminster Abbey June 29 - Original Globe Theatre burns July 17 or July 19 - Sir Walter Raleigh arrested for treason. July 25 - Coronation of James I of England. By some criteria this was the start of the modern Great Britain November 17 - Sir Walter Raleigh goes ...

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The majority of Jiangsu residents are ethnic Han Chinese. Other minorities include the Hui and the Manchus. Demographic indicators in 2000: Population: 74.058 million (urban: 34.637 million; rural: 39.421 million) (2003) Birth rate: 9.04 per 1000 (2003) Death rate: 7.03 per 1000 (2003) Sex ratio: 102.55 males per 100 females Average family size: 3.25 Han Chinese proport ...

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