On This Day

What Happened in July 1620

Historical Events

  • Jul 31 Pilgrim Fathers depart Leiden, Netherlands for England on their way to America

Famous Birthdays

  • Jul 21 Jean Picard, French astronomer, born in La Flèche, France (d. 1682)
  • Jul 29 Nicolaas Heinsius, Dutch philologist/diplomat

Famous Musicians

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