On This Day

Historical Events in August 1628

Historic Event

Aug 1 Emperor Ferdinand II demands Austria Protestant convert to Catholicism

Ferdinand II
Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II

The Sinking of the Vasa

Aug 10 Swedish warship Vasa sinks in Stockholm, killing 30

Swedish warship Vasa sinking in Stockholm harbor
  • Aug 25 Assault on sultan of Mantarams of Batavia
  • Aug 27 Java: Sultan Agung of Mataram attacks Batavia

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