Historical Events Jun 3 Pope Alexander VII appoints François de Laval vicar apostolic in New France Jun 14 Battle of the Dunes: English and French forces defeat the Spanish near Dunkirk during Franco-Spanish War Jun 23 Dutch troops occupy last Portuguese Fort at Jafnapatnam in Ceylon Jun 24 French fleet recaptures Duinkerk Jun 25 Spanish garrison at Dunkirk surrenders to French and English Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1657 History by Year 1659