Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1602 The Dutch East India Company, a trailblazing force in maritime trade and colonization, was formally founded, shaping the course of global commerce.
1602 English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold's fateful sighting of Cape Cod adds another chapter to the annals of maritime exploration and sets the stage for future voyages.
1602 The annals of naval history record a resounding victory for the English as their naval force triumphs over a formidable fleet of Spanish galleys and captures a grand Portuguese carrack in the Battle of Sesimbra Bay.
1602 Maurice of Orange's army captures the Spanish-held Dutch town of Grave, contributing to Dutch independence from Spanish rule.
1602 The Anglo-Spanish War and the Eighty Years' War witness English and Dutch galleons outmaneuvering Spanish galleys in a decisive encounter in the English Channel.
1602 A momentous occasion in the world of academia, the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford was officially opened to the public. This move marked a significant step toward greater access to knowledge and learning.
1602 The resilient citizens of Geneva successfully repel a surprise attack launched in 1602 by Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy, and Philip III of Spain, an event celebrated annually as the FĂȘte de l'Escalade.