Historical Events
Tobacco Introduced to England
Jul 27 Walter Raleigh brings the 1st tobacco to England from Virginia
- Jul 28 Sir Thomas Harriot introduces potatoes to Europe on return to England
Famous Birthdays
- Jul 1 Claudio Saracini, Italian composer, born in Siena, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (now Italy) (d. 1630)
- Jul 5 Thomas Hooker, American colonial clergyman (known as "the father of Connecticut"), born in Marefield, Leicestershire, England (d. 1647)
- Jul 7 Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel, English statesman (d. 1646)