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The Glorious Revolution in England
In 1688, the English Parliament deposed James II and invited William of Orange to take the throne. The nearly bloodless revolution established constitutional monarchy and parliamentary supremacy — principles that became a model for democracies worldwide.
History
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Lucky number in Chinese culture
1688 is one of the most coveted numbers in Chinese business. The digits sound like 'all the way to prosperity' in Mandarin. Phone numbers and addresses featuring this sequence are sold for premium prices.
Culture
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Asteroid 1688 Wilkens
A main-belt asteroid discovered in 1951, named after German astronomer Michael Wilkens. Approximately 22 km in diameter.
Science