*The [[First Anglo-Dutch War]] breaks out (continues until [[1654]]).
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*The [[Qing Dynasty]] sends a mission to [[Ryukyu Kingdom|Ryûkyû]] seeking resumption of [[tribute]]/[[Chinese investiture envoys|investiture]] relations. Ryûkyû delays on a response.
*[[Sho Shoken|Shô Shôken]] becomes head of Haneji ''[[magiri]]''.
*[[Sho Shoken|Shô Shôken]] becomes head of Haneji ''[[magiri]]''.
===Births and Deaths===
===Births and Deaths===
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*[[Asami Yasuda]] is born (d. [[1711]]).
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*[[Asami Keisai]] is born (d. [[1711]]).
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*[[Hanabusa Itcho|Hanabusa Itchô]] is born (d. [[1724]]).