What Happened on June 22, 1611

Deadly Quest For The Northern Passage

Historical Events

Henry Hudson Set Adrift

English explorer Henry Hudson, his son and seven others set adrift in Hudson Bay by mutineers on his ship Discovery and never seen again

Famous Birthdays

  • Pablo Bruna, Spanish blind composer, born in Daroca, Spain (d. 1679)

About June 22, 1611

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 412 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer