16 September 1620Discovery of AmericaMyles Standish
Sets sail for America from Plymouth in the Mayflower
Historical records for England in 1620, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Sets sail for America from Plymouth in the Mayflower
Lands at Cape Cod, the Pilgrim fathers then settle in New Plymouth
James attacks Parliament for "excess of lavish speech in matters of State"
Parliament attacks James Is pro-Spanish policy
Birth of Robert Rich, 5th Earl of Warwick, 2nd Earl of Holland
Appointed Bishop of Salisbury
Demonstrates the use of a submersible rowing-boat
Marries Elizabeth Bourchier
Appointed Party Leader of the Popular Party
Appointed Privy Councilor
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