What happened in 1606
1 entries recorded for 1606, listed by date. That was 420 years ago.
1606 at a glance
- Years ago
- 420 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1600s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 1
- Breakdown
- 1 historical events
February
- February 26
Willem Janszoon
Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon made the first recorded European landing in Australia, although he believed that he was on New Guinea.
Questions about 1606
What happened in 1606?
This site records 1 entries for 1606, including Willem Janszoon on February 26. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1606?
420 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1606 turns 420 this year.
Which century is 1606 in?
1606 falls in the 17th century, in the 1600s.
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