Historical Events
- Jacob Barsimson arrives in New Amsterdam (modern day Manhattan) aboard the Peartree, one of the first Jewish colonists
1654 Highlights
About August 22, 1654
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 369 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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