1606

Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century

Decades: 1550s 1560s 1570s 1580s 1590s - 1600s - 1610s 1620s 1630s 1640s 1650s

Years: 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 - 1606 - 1607 1608 1609 1610 1611

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Events

• January 27 - The trial of Guy Fawkes and other conspirators begins ending in their execution on January 31.
• The Treaty of Zsitva-Torok[?] ends the Long War[?] between the Habsburgs and the Ottomans in Hungary. The independence of Transylvania is recognized by both sides and Austria's annual tribute to the Ottoman Empire is abolished.
• First Union Flag created.
• The Jesuit Joannis Stribingius[?] visits Latvia, describes Latvian mythology

Births

• June 6 - Pierre Corneille

Deaths

• January 31 - Execution of Guy Fawkes