1656: what happened around the world

In 1656, 46 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Warsaw, Russo-Swedish War of 1656–58 and treaty of Radnot among the best known. 85 more were already under way, such as Russo-Turkish Wars and Anglo-Dutch Wars. 12 things were founded or built that year, from Vaux-le-Vicomte and Friedenstein Castle.

46events began
85already under way
12founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges34

Treaties, councils and politics9

Revolts, massacres and attacks2

Accidents and fires1

Already under way in 165685

Came to an end in 16562

Founded or built in 165612

Stories that pass through 1656

Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 How America Filled UpEvery American city of 60,000 people, in the year it began

Nearby years

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Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →