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1626 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar, the 1626th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 626th year of the 2nd millennium, the 26th year of the 17th century, and the 7th year of the 1620s decade. As of the start of 1626, the ...
Nov 24, 2020 · American History Timeline: 1626-1650. 6th May 1626, Dutch colonial officer Peter Minuit (1580 - 1638) purchases Manhattan Island from Man-a-hat-a Indigenous people, for trinkets valued at $24. Between 1626 and 1650, the new American colonies chafed at being so close to political rivals, and squabbled with one another over borders, religious ...
AD 16 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Taurus and Libo (or, less frequently, year 769 Ab urbe condita).
In 1626, Peter Minuit’s acquisition of Manhattan for trade goods valued at 60 guilders, equivalent to roughly $1,150 today, became one of the most enduring legends of New York City’s formation.
Historical events from year 1626. Learn about 14 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1626 or search by date or keyword.
1626 (MDCXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar, the 1626th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 626th year of the 2nd millennium, the 26th year of the 17th century, and the 7th year of the 1620s decade.
THE PARLIAMENT OF 1626. Date of writs of election: 26 Dec. 1625 1. Session dates: 6 Feb. 1626 2. 8 Feb.-5 Apr. 1626 (adjourned for Easter) 3. 13 Apr.-17 May 1626 (adjourned for Ascension Day) 4. 19 May-25 May 1626 (adjourned for Whitsun) 5. 1 June-15 June 1626 (dissolved) 6.
