Historical Events Treaty of Berwick: Ends the First Bishops' War between England and Scotland 1639 Highlights Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1638 History by Year 1640 What Happened in 1639 Great Sacrifice of a Plague-Ridden Village William Mompesson, a clergyman born on this day, created a legend when he persuaded the people in a plague-ridden village to sacrifice their lives to save others.April 28, 1639
