What happened in 1606?
55 recorded events in 1606, including 24 in exploration & discovery, 12 in people and 9 in architecture & engineering.
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Wars & Conflicts 6
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Siege of Groenlo
1606 siege
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Siege of Malacca
1606 Portugal repels Dutch and Johor forces
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Siege of Ganja
1606 siege
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Siege of Moscow
1606 siege
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Battle of Varna
1606 battle
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Battle of Udycz
Battle 28 January 1606 near the Udcyz River
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Politics & Government 1
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Treaty of Vienna
Peace treaty from 1606
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People 12
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George X of Kartli died
King of Kartli from 1599 to 1606
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John Knight died
British mariner, died 1606?
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Gaspar de Rodas died
Spanish explorer
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Cheng Dawei died
Chinese mathematician (1533-1606)
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Tibúrcio Spannocchi died
Italian engineer
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Jacob Quaeckernaeck died
Dutch sailor
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Troilus de Mesqouez died
Viceroy of New France (1578-1606)
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Pierre Corneille born
Born in Rouen. French tragedian (1606–1684).
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William Davenant born
Born in Oxford. English poet and playwright.
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Frang Bardhi born
Born in Kallmet. Roman Catholic bishop.
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Hermann Conring born
Born in Norden. German philosopher (1606-1681).
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Zhang Xianzhong born
Born in Dingbian County. Chinese rebel leader (1606-1647).
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Exploration & Discovery 24
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Henderson Island
Atoll in the Pitcairn Islands, British Overseas Territories
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Moorea
Island in French Polynesia
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Caroline Island
Island group
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Mehetia
Island in French Polynesia
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Makatea
Island in French Polynesia
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Ducie Island
Atoll in the Pitcairn Islands, British Overseas Territories
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Raroia
Island in French Polynesia
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Rakahanga
Atoll in the Cook Islands
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Hao
Coral atoll
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Hereheretue
Island in French Polynesia
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Takume
Island in French Polynesia
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Anuanuraro
Island in French Polynesia
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Faaite
Island in French Polynesia
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Anuanurunga
Island in French Polynesia
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Vahanga
Island in French Polynesia
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Vairaatea
Island in French Polynesia
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Nukutepipi
Island in French Polynesia
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Tenarunga
Island in French Polynesia
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Matureivavao
Island in French Polynesia
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Tenararo
Island in French Polynesia
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Marutea Sud
Island in French Polynesia
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Rekareka
Island in French Polynesia
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Tauere
Island in French Polynesia
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Innai Silver Mine
Mine
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Religion & Belief Systems 3
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Juma Mosque of Ganja
Mosque in Ganja, Azerbaijan
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Sultan of Ternate Mosque
Mosque in Indonesia
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Santuario della Madonna di Monserrato
Roman Catholic Church in Porto Azzurro, Italy
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Architecture & Engineering 9
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Rosenborg Castle
Palace in Copenhagen
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Santa Maria della Consolazione
Church in Rome, Italy
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San Paolo Maggiore, Bologna
Church building in Bologna, Italy
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Manyava Skete
Church building in Manyava, Ukraine
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Church of Saint John the Baptist in Kamai
Belarusian Roman Catholic Church
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Santissimo Salvatore
Church in Bologna, Italy
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Santi Clemente e Imerio, Cremona
Church building in Cremona, Italy
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Santa Clara de Asís
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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Sagrados Corazones - Recoleta
Church in Peru
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