17th Century Historical Events (1601-1700) | Hisdates.Com

The Scientific Revolution led by Galileo and Newton, the Baroque era, the English Civil War, and global maritime expansions.

Notable 17th Century Milestones

1622 Jan 01: In this year, Papal Chancery formally adopts January as beginning of the year.
1660 Jan 01: In this year, Englishman Samuel Pepys starts his famous diary.
1700 Jan 01: In this year, Russia formally adopts in place of Byzantine with Julian calendar.
1662 Feb 01: Dutch garrison on Formosa surrenders for Chinese pirates.
1663 Feb 01: The town of Quebec is rocked by an evening earthquake.

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