Fire after heavy storm destroys two thirds of De Rijp, Netherlands, 1 person dies
Fire after heavy storm destroys two thirds of De Rijp, Netherlands, 1 person dies
Fire after heavy storm destroys two thirds of De Rijp, Netherlands, 1 person dies
Events Before
New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
Dutch painter Jan Vermeer marries Catharina Bolenes in Schipluiden
Dutch painter Jan Vermeer marries Catharina Bolenes in Schipluiden
Parliamentarian General Oliver Cromwell appointed as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland
Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English statesman, farmer and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history.
The Coonan Cross Oath is taken in the Saint Thomas Christian community in an effort to avoid submission to Portuguese ru
The Coonan Cross Oath is taken in the Saint Thomas Christian community in an effort to avoid submission to Portuguese rule in India
French Chief Minister Cardinal Mazarin returns to Paris from exile
French Chief Minister Cardinal Mazarin returns to Paris from exile
Events After
Grand Pensionary of Holland Johan de Witt marries Wendela Bicker
Wendela Bicker (Amsterdam, baptized 30 December 1635 – 1 July 1668) was the wife of Johan de Witt.
Battle of Porto Farina: English fleet defeats Barbary pirates in Tunis
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia. The greater metropolitan area of Tunis, often referred to as "Grand Tunis", has about 2,700,000 inhabitants.
Duchy of Savoy orders expulsion or conversion of non-Catholic householders in Waldensian communities in Piedmont
Duchy of Savoy orders expulsion or conversion of non-Catholic householders in Waldensian communities in Piedmont
Adriana Nooseman becomes Dutch 1st actress to perform on stage professionally in the Netherlands in the play "Onvergeli
Adriana Nooseman becomes Dutch 1st actress to perform on stage professionally in the Netherlands in the play "Onvergelijkelijke Ariana" at Amsterdam Schouwburg
Piedmontese Easter Massacre: Troops of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, slaughter upwards of 4,000 Waldensian civilia
Piedmontese Easter Massacre: Troops of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, slaughter upwards of 4,000 Waldensian civilians for non-compliance with the Edict of 25 January 1655, which called for the expulsion or conversion of non-Catholic householders in Piedmont, Duchy of Savoy
More from the 1650s
Oldest surviving commercial newspaper, "Weeckelycke Courante van Europa", now known as "Haarlems Dagblad", and still in
Oldest surviving commercial newspaper, "Weeckelycke Courante van Europa", now known as "Haarlems Dagblad", and still in print, begins publication in Haarlem, Netherlands
New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
First known cheque written (£400), now on display at Westminster Abbey
Grand Pensionary of Holland Johan de Witt marries Wendela Bicker
Wendela Bicker (Amsterdam, baptized 30 December 1635 – 1 July 1668) was the wife of Johan de Witt.
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