Historical Events
- Jun 10 1st Dutch settlers arrive (from NJ), to colonize Manhattan Island
- Jun 10 Thomas West, Baron de La Mar, is appointed governor of Virginia
Battle of Sorel
Jun 19 Samuel de Champlain and his French army defeat the Mohawk people at the Battle of Sorel in New France, present-day Sorel-Tracy, Quebec
Famous Birthdays
- Jun 3 Jacob Neefs, Flemish engraver and publisher (worked on engravings for major artists including Rubens and van Dyck), born in Antwerp (d. after 1660) baptism date