Historical Events
- Cornelis Gooyer establishes the first permanent Dutch settlement on Mauritius, then uninhabited
1638 Highlights
About May 7, 1638
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 386 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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