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| CenturiesMillennia These pages contain the trends of millennia and centuries. The individual century pages contain lists of decades and years. See history for different organizations of historical events. See Calendar and List of calendars for other groupings of y: 16th century15th century 16th century 17th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. Events Beginning of the " Little Ice Age" a cooling period that resulted in lower crop yi - 17th century16th century 17th century 18th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601- 1700. During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of - 18th century17th century 18th century 19th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701- 1800; however, historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th Century as 1715- 89, 1686 in literatureSee also 1685 in literature, other events of 1686, 1687 in literature, list of years in literature. Events John Dryden converts to Roman Catholicism. New Books Births January 17 Archibald Bower August 12 John Balguy Deaths June 23 Sir William Coventry, st 1686 in scienceThe year 1686 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. See also 1685 in science, other events of 1686, 1687 in science and the list of years in science. Astronomy Gottfried Kirch notices that Chi Cygni's brightness va 1686 state leaders1685 state leaders Events of 1686 1687 state leaders State leaders by year See also List of religious leaders in 1686 List of international organization leaders in 1686 List of colonial governors in 1686 Asia China ( Qing Dynasty) Kangxi, Emperor of China | |