Historical Events In 1639
Saturday, 07 September 2024
Oct 07 John I Pontanus, physicist/historian (Amsterdam), dies at 68 in the year 1639.
Oct 14 On this day in history simon van der Stel, Dutch governor of Cape colony (1679-99)
Oct 21 Sea battle at Dunes, Lt Admiral Maarten Tromp defeats Spanish armada under De Oquendo on this day in history.
Nov 03 In the year 1639 martinus de Porres, Peruvian saint (patron of social justice), dies at 69
Nov 05 1st post office in the colonies is set up in Massachusetts on this day in history.
Nov 07 William Cobbold, composer, dies at 79 on this day in history.
Nov 24 In the year 1639 1st observation of transit of Venus occured (only 2, record event)
Nov 24 The first observation of transit of Venus occurred (only 2, record event) in the year 1639.
Dec 03 On this day in history 1st annulment by court decree passes
Dec 21 Jean Racin, writer on this day in history.
Dec 22 The birth of Jean Racine, French playwright on this day in history.
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