Historical Events
- Dutch expedition of Jacques Le Maire and Willem Corneliszoon Schouten returns to Zeeland after two years - discovered Cape Horn route around South America (Le Maire died on return voyage) [1]
1617 Highlights
About July 1, 1617
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 406 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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