1680Johnathan's Coffee-House Opens in London

Johnathan's Coffee-House opened by John Miles.
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⚖️ Torture Abolished in England

Torture is outlawed in England.
Torture Abolished in England (1640)
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🧙‍♀️ East Anglian Witch Hunt Initiated by Matthew Hopkins

1647: East Anglian Witch Hunt; catalysed by Matthew Hopkins.
East Anglian Witch Hunt Initiated by Matthew Hopkins (1645)
Religious ViolenceSuperstition
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☕ Johnathan's Coffee-House Opens in London

Johnathan's Coffee-House opened by John Miles.
Johnathan's Coffee-House Opens in London (1680)
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🏏 First Known First-Class Cricket Match

The earliest known first-class cricket match takes place in Sussex.
First Known First-Class Cricket Match (1697)
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📰 First Daily Newspapers Launched in England

1702: The Daily Courant and The Norwich Post become the first daily newspapers in England.
First Daily Newspapers Launched in England (1701)
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📜 Statute of Anne Implements Copyright Law

The world's first copyright legislation, Britain's Statute of Anne, takes effect.
Statute of Anne Implements Copyright Law (1710)
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