1658: what happened around the world

In 1658, 34 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Treaty of Roskilde, Treaty of Hadiach and Battle of the Dunes among the best known. 83 more were already under way, such as Russo-Turkish Wars and Anglo-Dutch Wars. 16 things were founded or built that year, from Carlsten Fortress and Għajn Ħadid Tower.

34events began
83already under way
16founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges31

Treaties, councils and politics2

Revolts, massacres and attacks1

Already under way in 165883

Came to an end in 16584

Founded or built in 165816

Stories that pass through 1658

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

1652 1653 1654 1655 1656 1657 1658 1659 1660 1664 1665 1666 1667 All of the 17th century →

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 →