Historical Events Dec 1 Massachusetts becomes the first colony to give statutory recognition to slavery Dec 6 Don Francisco de Mello appointed land guardian of South Netherlands Dec 25 Emperor Ferdinand III makes appointments with Sweden and France Events in 1641 Famous Deaths Dec 9 Anthony van Dyck, Flemish painter, dies at 42 Dec 27 François van d'Aerssen, Dutch nobleman (Minister of Sommelsdijk), and diplomat, dies at 69 Nov 1641 History by Year Jan 1642 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
Over 90