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*The [[Qing dynasty]] formally recognizes ([[investiture|invests]]) the consort and heir of [[King Injo]] of Korea.
*The [[Qing dynasty]] formally recognizes ([[investiture|invests]]) the consort and heir of [[King Injo]] of Korea.
*[[Russia]]n forces moving overland across Siberia reach the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
*[[Russia]]n forces moving overland across Siberia reach the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
*Some eighty Catholic missionaries come ashore in the [[Yaeyama Islands]]; the [[Ryukyu Kingdom]] reports to the Tokugawa shogunate that only five survive.
*Eleven managers of bathhouses and other [[Yoshiwara]] operations are crucified outside the Great Gate of the district for illegal activities committed outside the quarter.
*Eleven managers of bathhouses and other [[Yoshiwara]] operations are crucified outside the Great Gate of the district for illegal activities committed outside the quarter.