1600s

The 1600s was the decade that began on 1 January 1600 and ended on 31 December 1609. It is distinct from the decade known as the 161th decade which began on January 1, 1601. and ended on December 31, 1610

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1570s 1580s 1590s – 1600s – 1610s 1620s 1630s
Years:	1600 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1608 1609
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Events

• November 5, 1605 – The Gunpowder Plot to blow up the British Parliament.
• 1607 – John Smith of Jamestown enters Virginia and meets the princess, Pocahontas.
• September 2, 1609 – Henry Hudson enters New York Bay.
• Galileo popularized the astronomical use of the telescope.
• Breast baring is a popular fashion amongst the women of England and the Netherlands.