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What Happened on August 1, 1639

Historical Events

  • French Ursuline nun Marie de l’Incarnation arrives in Quebec on board the Saint-Joseph - goes on to open first school for girls and play a large part in establishing Catholicism in New France [1]
1639 Highlights

About August 1, 1639

Calendar: Julian UK US
Day of the Week: Thursday

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

How Long Ago? 385 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo