The first submarine is publicly tested in London on the Thames for King James I
The first submarine is publicly tested in London on the Thames for King James I
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1624. This year saw 10 significant events.
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1624 Timeline
The first submarine is publicly tested in London on the Thames for King James I
The first submarine is publicly tested in London on the Thames for King James I
Sir Thomas Warner founds the first English colony in the Caribbean, on Saint Kitts.
Sir Thomas Warner founds the first English colony in the Caribbean, on Saint Kitts.
England declares war on Spain
England declares war on Spain
Spanish silver fleet sails to Panama
Spanish silver fleet sails to Panama
Dutch Nassau fleet reaches port of Callao in Peru intending to ransack the annual Spanish silver ship convoy, misses the
Dutch Nassau fleet reaches port of Callao in Peru intending to ransack the annual Spanish silver ship convoy, misses them by five days [1]
Dutch Admiral Hermites' Nassau fleet blockades Lima, Peru
Dutch Admiral Hermites' Nassau fleet blockades Lima, Peru
Earthquake strikes Peru
Earthquake strikes Peru
Netherlands & France sign anti-Spanish Treaty of Compiègne
Netherlands & France sign anti-Spanish Treaty of Compiègne
Virginia becomes an English crown colony following the bankruptcy of the London Company
Virginia becomes an English crown colony following the bankruptcy of the London Company
Dutch Nassau fleet abandons its blockade of the Spanish-held port of Callao near Lima in Peru after three months [1]
Dutch Nassau fleet abandons its blockade of the Spanish-held port of Callao near Lima in Peru after three months [1]
Events
Sir Thomas Warner founds the first English colony in the Caribbean, on Saint Kitts.
Sir Thomas Warner founds the first English colony in the Caribbean, on Saint Kitts.
England declares war on Spain
England declares war on Spain
Spanish silver fleet sails to Panama
Spanish silver fleet sails to Panama
Dutch Nassau fleet reaches port of Callao in Peru intending to ransack the annual Spanish silver ship convoy, misses the
Dutch Nassau fleet reaches port of Callao in Peru intending to ransack the annual Spanish silver ship convoy, misses them by five days [1]
Dutch Admiral Hermites' Nassau fleet blockades Lima, Peru
Dutch Admiral Hermites' Nassau fleet blockades Lima, Peru
Earthquake strikes Peru
Earthquake strikes Peru
Netherlands & France sign anti-Spanish Treaty of Compiègne
Netherlands & France sign anti-Spanish Treaty of Compiègne
Virginia becomes an English crown colony following the bankruptcy of the London Company
Virginia becomes an English crown colony following the bankruptcy of the London Company
Dutch Nassau fleet abandons its blockade of the Spanish-held port of Callao near Lima in Peru after three months [1]
Dutch Nassau fleet abandons its blockade of the Spanish-held port of Callao near Lima in Peru after three months [1]
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1624?
- In 1624, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include The first submarine is publicly tested in London on the Thames for King James I, Sir Thomas Warner founds the first English colony in the Caribbean, on Saint Kitts., England declares war on Spain.