Historical Events In 1583
Jan 12 Holland begins use of Gregorian calendar
Jan 01 First day of the Gregorian calendar in Holland & Flanders
Feb 21 Groningen Netherlands begins using Gregorian calendar
Aug 05 Gilbert claims Newfoundland (1st English colony in North America)
Aug 21 The Delight, with 85 persons aboard, founders on the banks of Sable Island; first Canadian shipwreck on record.
Aug 20 Humphrey Gilbert c1537-1583 sails to Cape Race Newfoundland to fish for cod and explore mainland; sends two ships back to England.
Mar 18 Dutch States General & Anjou sign treaty
