What Happened on March 25, 1609

Historical Events

Henry Hudson Sets Sail

Henry Hudson embarks on an attempt to find northwest passage to Asia for Dutch East India Company - explores North America instead

Famous Deaths

  • Olaus Martini, Swedish Archbishop of Uppsala (b. 1557)
Died in 1609 1609 Highlights

About March 25, 1609

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 415 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries