As of the start of 1640, the Gregorian calendar was 10 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Historical events from year 1640. Learn about 15 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1640 or search by date or keyword.

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America's Best History - Pre-Revolution United States Timeline 1640-1659, including the battle for religious freedom, founding of the first college, Navigation Acts, and a New England …

Jan 5, 2017 · What happened in the year 1640 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1640.

Full 12-month 1640 Calendar plus selected historical events of 1640.

A new parliament (the Long Parliament), which no one dreamed would sit for the next 20 years, assembled at Westminster on November 3, 1640, and immediately called for the impeachment …

King Charles demands subsidies to continue the war against Scotland but MPs question the legality of the dissolution of the 1629 Parliament and criticise the King for imprisoning MPs …

Year 1640 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 10 day slower Julian calendar).

As of the start of 1640, the Gregorian calendar was 10 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923. Quick Facts Millennium:, Centuries: ...