Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1639 Connecticut made history on January 14, 1639, by adopting the "Fundamental Orders," its first written constitution.
1639 Hämeenlinna (Tavastehus in Swedish) is granted distinct privileges as it emerges as an independent city, separating from the Vanaja parish in Tavastia. This moment signifies the city's autonomy and its role in the evolving history of the region.
1639 In 1639, Harvard College was named in honor of clergyman John Harvard, establishing a renowned institution of higher learning.
1639 The founding of Newport, Rhode Island, by William Coddington, marked the establishment of a vibrant and enduring American city. Newport's historical significance as a colonial settlement remains celebrated to this day.
1639 The foundation of Madras (now Chennai) in India by the British East India Company on land acquired from local Nayak rulers marks a significant colonial expansion.
1639 The tumultuous Thirty Years' War sees a turning point as the Swedes decisively defeat the forces of the Holy Roman Empire and Electorate of Saxony in the Battle of Chemnitz, altering the course of the war.
