What happened in 1660
6 entries recorded for 1660, listed by date. That was 366 years ago.
1660 at a glance
- Years ago
- 366 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1660s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 6
- Breakdown
- 6 historical events
February
- February 13
Charles XI of Sweden
The four-year-old Charles XI became King of Sweden upon his father's death.
March
- March 16
Long Parliament
The Long Parliament, originally called by King Charles I of England in 1640 following the Bishops' Wars, dissolved itself.
June
October
- October 17
List of regicides of Charles I of England
A series of executions of the commissioners who signed the death warrant of King Charles I of England concluded; six were hanged, drawn and quartered for treason.
November
- November 28
Robert Boyle
Robert Boyle, John Wilkins, Christopher Wren and other leading scientists met at Gresham College in London to found a learned society, now known as the Royal Society (coat of arms pictured).
December
- December 8
Margaret Hughes
Margaret Hughes (pictured) appeared professionally on the English stage; she is thought to have been the first woman to do so.
Questions about 1660
What happened in 1660?
This site records 6 entries for 1660, including Charles XI of Sweden on February 13. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1660?
366 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1660 turns 366 this year.
Which century is 1660 in?
1660 falls in the 17th century, in the 1660s.
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