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Indians introduce popcorn to pilgrims.
On Feburary 22nd, 1630, the Indians introduce popcorn to the pilgrims for the first time at Thanksgiving. -
The inspiration for the Taj Mahal
On June 17, 1631, Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth. She was the wife of Shah Jahan I, the mughal emperor. In honor of Mumtaz, Shah Jahan spends over 20 years building her a incredible tomb, known as the Taj Mahal. -
The French regain control of Quebec.
On March 29, 1632, the Saint-Germain treaty was signed. This treaty returned control of Quebec back to the French, after the English had seized it in 1629. -
Massachusetts bay colony forms its first government.
On October 8th, 1633, the Massachusetts bay colony forms its first government, led by John Winthrop. -
Establishment of the Catholic colony of Maryland.
On May 25th, 1634, the first settlers of Maryland begin to arrive. Among the settlers was a man named Lord Baltimore, who founded the Catholic colony of Maryland. -
First hurricane hit the Plymouth colony.
On August 15th, 1635, the first documented hurricane hit the Plymouth colony. -
Founding of the National Guard
On December 13th, 1636, the Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments used to protect themselves from the Pequot Indians. The organization of these militia regiments is now known as the founding of the United States National Guard. -
First table knife
On May 13th, 1637, Cardinal Richelieu of France created the first table knife. -
Lunar eclipse
On June 25th, 1638, a lunar eclipse was the first astronomical recorded in the United States. This lunar eclipse lasted nearly four hours. -
Virginia destroys surplus crops.
On Janurary 6th, 1639, Virginia orders the burning of all of the surplus crops, which mostly consists of tobacco.
