What Happened in April 1663

Historical Events

  • Apr 1 Gemert fines unwed motherhood (50 guilder penalty)

Carolina Charter

Apr 6 King of England Charles II signs the Carolina Charter, gifting land in the American Southeast to eight friends who had helped him regain the throne

  • Apr 18 Osman declares war on Austria

Famous Deaths

  • Apr 7 Francis Cooke, Mayflower Pilgrim, dies at approximately 80
  • Apr 25 Heinrich Pape, German composer and organist, dies at 53