What Happened on April 25, 1607

Historical Events

  • Battle at Gibraltar: Dutch fleet beats Spanish Portuguese fleet
  • Shortly before making landfall in America, Captain Edward Maria Wingfield is named President of the Jamestown governing council

Famous Deaths

  • Don Juan Alvarez, Spanish Admiral (Gibraltar), dies in battle
  • Jacob van Heemskerck, Dutch Admiral (Nova Zambia), dies in battle

About April 25, 1607

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 415 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus