Year by year · 17th century

1620

1620 in world history: 8 events, 6 births, 9 deaths, 2 works, 3 states founded and 1 that came to an end. 1,076 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 16 September

    The Mayflower sails from Plymouth

    The Mayflower left Plymouth with 102 passengers, Separatist 'Pilgrims' and others (6 September Old Style). After a gruelling crossing they founded Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.

  2. 21 November

    Mayflower passengers sign the Mayflower Compact

    Anchored off Cape Cod, 41 male passengers of the Mayflower signed a compact binding themselves into a 'civil body politic'. The agreement became an early landmark of self-government by consent in English America.

  3. 21 December

    A Mayflower party lands at Plymouth

    An exploring party from the Mayflower landed at Plymouth harbour, where the Pilgrims decided to settle (11 December Old Style). Half the colonists died during the first winter.

  4. Battle

    Battle of White Mountain

    The Battle of White Mountain was fought near Prague on 8 November 1620, early in the Thirty Years' War.

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Wars and longer events

Born in 1620 6

Died in 1620 9

Works 2

States founded 3

States that came to an end 1

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