Historical Events Jul 1 Prince Maurits' army occupies Newport Flanders Netherlands Jul 2 Battle at Newport: Earl Mauritius van Nassau beats Spanish Army Events in 1600 Famous Birthdays Jul 20 Simon Ives, English organist, lyra-violist, and court composer (King Charles I), baptized in Ware, Herfordshire, England (d. 1662) Born in 1600 Apr 1600 History by Year Aug 1600 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers