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Three ships landed in James Town. This fleet of ships was led by Captain Christopher.(not Columbus)
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The puritan expedition left England for the New World which on September 6, reaches Cape Cod near Provincetown.
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The first book was printed in North America. It was called the Bay Psalm book.
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During this time England passes forbid goods to be imported from English-ships.
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Louis XIV of France inaugurated The Palace of Versailles
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The beginning of King Philip's war in New England with Metacom.
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The 1689 Bill of Rights led to the mutiny act and the quartering act.
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John V was Crowned king of Portugla
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James Oglethorpe and 130 English colonist arrived at Charleston, SC
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The 13 American colonies severed their political connection to Great Britain.