Historical Events
- The first Quakers to land in America (Boston), Englishwomen Ann Austin and Mary Fisher, are arrested and jailed by the Puritan colonial government. After 5 years imprisonment they are deported back to Barbados
1656 Highlights
About July 11, 1656
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Friday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 368 years and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
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