Historical Events May 13 Cardinal Richelieu of France reputedly creates the table knife May 26 Mystic Massacre: in 1st battle of Pequot War in Connecticut about 500 Pequot Native Americans are killed by Colonial forces Events in 1637 Famous Deaths May 10 Susanna van Baerle, Dutch poet and wife of Constantine Huygens, dies at 37 May 19 Isaac Beeckman, Dutch scientist and philosopher, dies at 48 Apr 1637 History by Year Jun 1637 Famous People Who Were Authors Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies