Multi-tier time line of Events in America and Europe By urbanhippie Oct 2, 1585 First colony in Roanoke Period: Oct 2, 1585 to Oct 2, 1692 Events in America Oct 2, 1587 John White Establishes Roanoke Period: Oct 2, 1588 to Oct 2, 1649 Events in Europe Oct 3, 1588 Eglish armada defeats Spanish Oct 3, 1599 Shakespeare produces Hamlet Oct 3, 1603 queen Elizabeth dies Oct 2, 1607 Establishment of Jamestown Oct 3, 1608 Foundation of Quebec by French Oct 3, 1609 Galileo builds the first telescope Oct 3, 1611 King James Bible is Published Oct 2, 1614 JohnRolfe marries Pocahontas Oct 3, 1616 30 years war Oct 3, 1620 Pilgrims land in America Oct 3, 1624 Puritans Find the Massachusetts Bay Colony Oct 3, 1626 Charles I becomes king of England Oct 3, 1638 Fundamental Orders of Connecticut adopted Oct 3, 1642 Galileo dies Oct 3, 1649 King Charles is beheaded Oct 3, 1675 King Philips war Oct 2, 1676 Bacon's rebellion Oct 3, 1692 Witch Hunts