2. 1605: Guy Fawkes and other conspirators are arrested for attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot.
3. 1611: The King James Bible, an English translation of the Bible, is published.
4. 1625: Charles I succeeds James I to the throne.
5. 1642-1651: English Civil War between supporters of Parliament and supporters of the king.
6. 1649: Charles I is executed after being found guilty of treason by a special court convened by Parliament.
7. 1653: Oliver Cromwell establishes a military dictatorship.
8. 1660: Charles II is invited back to England from exile by supporters.