What happened in 1661
2 entries recorded for 1661, listed by date. That was 365 years ago.
1661 at a glance
- Years ago
- 365 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1660s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 2
- Breakdown
- 2 historical events
January
- January 30
Oliver Cromwell
Two years after his death, Oliver Cromwell's remains were exhumed for a posthumous execution and his head was placed on a spike above Westminster Hall in London, where it remained until 1685.
April
- April 23
Charles II of England
Charles II was crowned King of England, Scotland and Ireland at Westminster Abbey.
Questions about 1661
What happened in 1661?
This site records 2 entries for 1661, including Oliver Cromwell on January 30. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1661?
365 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1661 turns 365 this year.
Which century is 1661 in?
1661 falls in the 17th century, in the 1660s.
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