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.
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1653. This year saw 16 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.
17th Century1650s
1653 Timeline
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
Defeat of Dutch fleet under Admiral Van Tromp by Admiral Blake off Portsmouth
Defeat of Dutch fleet under Admiral Van Tromp by Admiral Blake off Portsmouth
-Mar 3] 3 Day Sea battle English beat Dutch
-Mar 3] 3 Day Sea battle English beat Dutch
Dutch commodore Johan van Galen leads a Dutch fleet to victory against an English naval force at the Battle of Leghorn (
Dutch commodore Johan van Galen leads a Dutch fleet to victory against an English naval force at the Battle of Leghorn (Livorno) during the Anglo Dutch wars, later dies from his wounds on March 23
- 13] First Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of the Gabbard/ Battle at North Foreland, English fleet beats the Dutch
- 13] First Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of the Gabbard/ Battle at North Foreland, English fleet beats the Dutch
English Barebones Parliament goes into session
The Rump Parliament was what remained of the Long Parliament after Pride's Purge on 6 December 1648, when Colonel Thomas Pride commanded his soldiers to exclude from the House of Commons those...
Fronde leaders surrender in Bordeaux
The Fronde was a series of civil wars in the Kingdom of France between 1648 and 1653, occurring in the midst of the Franco-Spanish War, which had begun in 1635.
Battle of Scheveningen: Final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War, English fleet defeats a Dutch fleet led by Maar
Battle of Scheveningen: Final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War, English fleet defeats a Dutch fleet led by Maarten Tromp, who is killed by a sharpshooter in the rigging of William Penn's ship
Dutch ship "Sperwer" strands on Jeju, Korea
Dutch ship "Sperwer" strands on Jeju, Korea
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
An athlete from Croydon is reported to have run 20 miles from St Albans to London in less than 90 minutes
An athlete from Croydon is reported to have run 20 miles from St Albans to London in less than 90 minutes
English "Barebones" Parliament ends
English "Barebones" Parliament ends
Johann Pachelbel is born
Johann Pachelbel musician, known for german composer and organist, was born on 1653-09-11. Johann Pachelbel (also Bachelbel; baptised 11 September [O.S.
Events
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
Defeat of Dutch fleet under Admiral Van Tromp by Admiral Blake off Portsmouth
Defeat of Dutch fleet under Admiral Van Tromp by Admiral Blake off Portsmouth
-Mar 3] 3 Day Sea battle English beat Dutch
-Mar 3] 3 Day Sea battle English beat Dutch
Dutch commodore Johan van Galen leads a Dutch fleet to victory against an English naval force at the Battle of Leghorn (
Dutch commodore Johan van Galen leads a Dutch fleet to victory against an English naval force at the Battle of Leghorn (Livorno) during the Anglo Dutch wars, later dies from his wounds on March 23
- 13] First Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of the Gabbard/ Battle at North Foreland, English fleet beats the Dutch
- 13] First Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of the Gabbard/ Battle at North Foreland, English fleet beats the Dutch
English Barebones Parliament goes into session
The Rump Parliament was what remained of the Long Parliament after Pride's Purge on 6 December 1648, when Colonel Thomas Pride commanded his soldiers to exclude from the House of Commons those...
Fronde leaders surrender in Bordeaux
The Fronde was a series of civil wars in the Kingdom of France between 1648 and 1653, occurring in the midst of the Franco-Spanish War, which had begun in 1635.
Battle of Scheveningen: Final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War, English fleet defeats a Dutch fleet led by Maar
Battle of Scheveningen: Final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War, English fleet defeats a Dutch fleet led by Maarten Tromp, who is killed by a sharpshooter in the rigging of William Penn's ship
Dutch ship "Sperwer" strands on Jeju, Korea
Dutch ship "Sperwer" strands on Jeju, Korea
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
An athlete from Croydon is reported to have run 20 miles from St Albans to London in less than 90 minutes
An athlete from Croydon is reported to have run 20 miles from St Albans to London in less than 90 minutes
English "Barebones" Parliament ends
English "Barebones" Parliament ends
Famous Births
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1653?
- In 1653, there were 16 significant historical events. Notable events include New Amsterdam becomes a city, later renamed New York City, Dutch painter Jan Vermeer marries Catharina Bolenes in Schipluiden, Parliamentarian General Oliver Cromwell appointed as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.
- Who was born in 1653?
- 1 notable figure was born in 1653, including Johann Pachelbel is born.