Historical Events
- The first Quakers to land in America (Boston), Englishwomen Ann Austin and Mary Fisher, are arrested and jailed by the Puritan colonial government. After 5 years imprisonment they are deported back to Barbados
1656 Highlights
About July 11, 1656
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 363 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer