The year 1600 was the end of the 16th century and the start of the 17th century. In the Gregorian calendar, it was the first century leap year and the last until the year 2000.

Historical events from year 1600. Learn about 22 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1600 or search by date or keyword.

Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote de la Mancha, the first modern novel. Jamestown, Virginia, established-first permanent English colony on American mainland. Pocahontas, daughter of Chief …

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Jul 1, 2025 · Here’s a look at the major events that turned the 17th century into a worldwide crisis. The 1600s brought deep freezes that gripped Europe in the Little Ice Age. The Thames turned solid, …

What happened in the year 1600 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1600.

Analyze how mercantilism influenced the economic policies of European countries during the 1600s in relation to their colonies. Mercantilism significantly influenced European economic policies by …

On August 27, 1664, while England and the Dutch Republic were at peace, four English frigates sailed into New Amsterdam’s harbor and demanded New Netherland’s surrender, effecting the bloodless …

1600 - In present-day Arizona and New Mexico, members of the Franciscan order of the Catholic Church establish missions in Hopi and other tribal areas under charter from the King of Spain.