Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands, for England on their way to America
Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands, for England on their way to America
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1620. This year saw 12 significant events.
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1620 Timeline
Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands, for England on their way to America
Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands, for England on their way to America
The Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims bound for the New World
Mayflower was an English square-rigged merchant sailing ship, active from before 1609 until 1622. Her tonnage was 180+, and she was 110 feet long and 25 feet in the beam, with several decks.
The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew for the New World [O.S. Sep 6]
The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew for the New World [O.S. Sep 6]
Great Patent granted to Plymouth Colony
The Pilgrims, also known as the Pilgrim Fathers, were the English settlers who travelled to North America on the ship Mayflower and established the Plymouth Colony at what now is Plymouth,...
Mayflower Compact is signed by Pilgrims at Cape Cod, establishing the first framework of government in the territory tha
Mayflower Compact is signed by Pilgrims at Cape Cod, establishing the first framework of government in the territory that is now the USA [N.S. Nov 21]
The Mayflower reaches Cape Cod and explores the coast
Mayflower was an English square-rigged merchant sailing ship, active from before 1609 until 1622. Her tonnage was 180+, and she was 110 feet long and 25 feet in the beam, with several decks.
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [NS: Dec 21]
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [NS: Dec 21]
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [OS: Dec 11]
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [OS: Dec 11] [some sources disagree, and OS/NS adds to confusion, could be +/- several days]
First merry-go-round is seen at a fair in Philippopolis in the Ottoman Empire
First merry-go-round is seen at a fair in Philippopolis in the Ottoman Empire
Construction of the oldest stone church in French North America, Notre-Dame-des-Anges, begins in Quebec City, New France
Construction of the oldest stone church in French North America, Notre-Dame-des-Anges, begins in Quebec City, New France
Battle of White Mountain, Prague: First major victory of the Catholic Habsburgs over the Protestant Alliance in the Thir
Battle of White Mountain, Prague: First major victory of the Catholic Habsburgs over the Protestant Alliance in the Thirty Years' War
English language newspaper "Namloos" begins publishing in Amsterdam
English language newspaper "Namloos" begins publishing in Amsterdam
Events
The Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims bound for the New World
Mayflower was an English square-rigged merchant sailing ship, active from before 1609 until 1622. Her tonnage was 180+, and she was 110 feet long and 25 feet in the beam, with several decks.
The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew for the New World [O.S. Sep 6]
The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew for the New World [O.S. Sep 6]
Great Patent granted to Plymouth Colony
The Pilgrims, also known as the Pilgrim Fathers, were the English settlers who travelled to North America on the ship Mayflower and established the Plymouth Colony at what now is Plymouth,...
Mayflower Compact is signed by Pilgrims at Cape Cod, establishing the first framework of government in the territory tha
Mayflower Compact is signed by Pilgrims at Cape Cod, establishing the first framework of government in the territory that is now the USA [N.S. Nov 21]
The Mayflower reaches Cape Cod and explores the coast
Mayflower was an English square-rigged merchant sailing ship, active from before 1609 until 1622. Her tonnage was 180+, and she was 110 feet long and 25 feet in the beam, with several decks.
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [NS: Dec 21]
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [NS: Dec 21]
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [OS: Dec 11]
Mayflower Pilgrims come ashore in Plymouth Bay, traditionally thought to be at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts [OS: Dec 11] [some sources disagree, and OS/NS adds to confusion, could be +/- several days]
First merry-go-round is seen at a fair in Philippopolis in the Ottoman Empire
First merry-go-round is seen at a fair in Philippopolis in the Ottoman Empire
Construction of the oldest stone church in French North America, Notre-Dame-des-Anges, begins in Quebec City, New France
Construction of the oldest stone church in French North America, Notre-Dame-des-Anges, begins in Quebec City, New France
Battle of White Mountain, Prague: First major victory of the Catholic Habsburgs over the Protestant Alliance in the Thir
Battle of White Mountain, Prague: First major victory of the Catholic Habsburgs over the Protestant Alliance in the Thirty Years' War
English language newspaper "Namloos" begins publishing in Amsterdam
English language newspaper "Namloos" begins publishing in Amsterdam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1620?
- In 1620, there were 12 significant historical events. Notable events include Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands, for England on their way to America, The Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims bound for the New World, The Mayflower departs Plymouth, England, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew for the New World [O.S. Sep 6].