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1 | 1658 | - Richard Cromwell, Lord Protector. Ruler of England 1658-1659. Commonwealth & Proctorate: 3rd son of Oliver. Resigned May 25, 1659.
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2 | 1660 | - Charles II. Ruler of England 1660-1685. House of Stuart (restored): Eldest son of Charles I, died without issue. De Jure King from Jan 30, 1649.
- Cuckoo clocks made in Furtwangen, Germany, in the Black Forest region.
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3 | 1663 | - James Gregory invents the first reflecting telescope.
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4 | 1668 | - Isaac Newton invents a reflecting telescope.
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5 | 1670 | - Dom Pérignon invents Champagne.
- The first reference to a candy cane is made.
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6 | 1671 | - Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz invents a calculating machine.
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7 | 1675 | - Christian Huygens patents the pocket watch.
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8 | 1676 | - Robert Hooke invents the universal joint.
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9 | 1679 | - Denis Papin invents the pressure cooker.
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