What happened in 1612

2 entries recorded for 1612, listed by date. That was 414 years ago.

1612 at a glance

Years ago
414 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1610s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

August

  • August 18

    Pendle witches

    Historical event

    The trials of the Pendle and Samlesbury witches (statue pictured), among the most famous of England's witch trials, began at the assizes in Lancaster.

December

  • December 28

    Galileo Galilei

    Historical event

    Galileo Galilei became the first person to observe the planet Neptune (pictured), although he mistakenly catalogued it as a fixed star.

Questions about 1612

What happened in 1612?

This site records 2 entries for 1612, including Pendle witches on August 18. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1612?

414 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1612 turns 414 this year.

Which century is 1612 in?

1612 falls in the 17th century, in the 1610s.

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