New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area.
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.
Historical Significance
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.
Events Before
Cape Colony, the first European settlement in South Africa, is established by the Dutch East India Company under Jan van
Cape Colony, the first European settlement in South Africa, is established by the Dutch East India Company under Jan van Riebeeck
Daughter of the Prince of Orange, Albertine Agnes marries William Frederick Prince of Nassau-Dietz
Daughter of the Prince of Orange, Albertine Agnes marries William Frederick Prince of Nassau-Dietz
Duke of Orleans joins Fronde rebels
Duke of Orleans joins Fronde rebels
Battle of Etampes: French army under Turenne beats Fronde rebels
Battle of Etampes: French army under Turenne beats Fronde rebels
John Johnson, a free African-Virginian, is granted 550 acres in Northampton, Virginia by his father
John Johnson, a free African-Virginian, is granted 550 acres in Northampton, Virginia by his father
Events After
Louis XIV is crowned King of France
Louis XIV (5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand [lwi lə ɡʁɑ̃]) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil [lə ʁwa sɔlɛj]), was King of France from 1643 until his...
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
Portuguese troops conquer last Dutch base on Recife
Dutch Brazil (Dutch: Nederlands-Brazilië; Portuguese: Brasil Holandês), also known as New Holland (Dutch: Nieuw-Holland), was a colony of the Dutch Republic in the northeastern portion of modern-day...
Dutch tragedy "Lucifer" by Joost van den Vondel, and regarded as his masterpiece, premieres in Amsterdam - banned three
Dutch tragedy "Lucifer" by Joost van den Vondel, and regarded as his masterpiece, premieres in Amsterdam - banned three days later
Anglo-Swedish alliance: commercial trade agreement between England and Sweden is signed
Anglo-Swedish alliance: commercial trade agreement between England and Sweden is signed
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
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.
English Parliament presents the Humble Petition and Advice to Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, offering him the crown, bu
English Parliament presents the Humble Petition and Advice to Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, offering him the crown, but he declines
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 2, 1653?
- New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive with its respective county.
- Why is New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City significant?
- New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States.