Historical Events
- The Treaty of The Hague is signed whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) for 63 tonnes of gold to Portugal
Famous Deaths
- Jacqueline-Marie-Angélique Arnauld, French abbess (Port-Royal de Paris), dies at about 70
1661 Highlights
About August 6, 1661
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 362 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
