What happened in 1605

2 entries recorded for 1605, listed by date. That was 421 years ago.

1605 at a glance

Years ago
421 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1600s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

May

  • May 16

    Cardinal (Catholic Church)

    Historical event

    After a scuffle in which one cardinal had several bones broken, a papal conclave convened in Rome elected Camillo Borghese as Pope Paul V.

November

  • November 5

    Guy Fawkes

    Historical event

    The arrest of Guy Fawkes, found during a search of the Palace of Westminster, foiled the Gunpowder Plot, which planned to blow up the House of Lords.

Questions about 1605

What happened in 1605?

This site records 2 entries for 1605, including Cardinal (Catholic Church) on May 16. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1605?

421 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1605 turns 421 this year.

Which century is 1605 in?

1605 falls in the 17th century, in the 1600s.

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