Births on August 9

John Oldham, English poet and translator (d. 1683)

John Oldham (9 August 1653 – 9 December 1683) was an English satirical poet and translator.

20 Apr

Rump Parliament
Oliver Cromwell dissolves the Rump Parliament.
12 Jun

Battle of the Gabbard
First Anglo-Dutch War: The Battle of the Gabbard begins and lasts until June 13.
16 Dec

Oliver Cromwell
English Interregnum: The Protectorate: Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland.