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What Happened on April 25, 1607

Historical Events

  • Battle at Gibraltar: Dutch fleet beats Spanish Portuguese fleet
  • Shortly before making landfall in America, Captain Edward Maria Wingfield is named President of the Jamestown governing council

Famous Deaths

  • Don Juan Alvarez, Spanish Admiral (Gibraltar), dies in battle
  • Jacob van Heemskerck, Dutch Admiral (Nova Zambia), dies in battle
Died in 1607 1607 Highlights

About April 25, 1607

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Saturday

Calendar: Gregorian France Italy Portugal Spain
Day of the Week: Wednesday

How Long Ago? 417 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus