As of the start of 1638, the Gregorian calendar was 10 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Historical events from year 1638. Learn about 17 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1638 or search by date or keyword.

What happened in the year 1638 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1638.

On April 24, 1638, five hundred English settlers, under the leadership of John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton, arrived at the harbor to settle permanently on the lands of the Quinnipiac …

March 29, 1638 – Swedish colonists establish the first European settlement in Delaware, naming it New Sweden. April 15, 1638 – Tokugawa shogunate forces put down the Shimabara …

Year 1638 (MDCXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 10 day slower Julian …

1638 (MDCXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1638th year of...

1638 in History January 3 Dutch Premier Van Joost speaks of "Hostage rights of Aemstel" Schouwburg Theater, the 1st in Amsterdam, opens January 5 Petition in Recife Brazil leads to …

Jan 3, 2011 · Collection of famous and memorable historical events happened around the world in the year 1638, nicely categorized month wise and many more.

National Covenant, solemn agreement inaugurated by Scottish churchmen on Feb. 28, 1638, in the Greyfriars’ churchyard, Edinburgh. It rejected the attempt by King Charles I and William …