What happened in 1628

2 entries recorded for 1628, listed by date. That was 398 years ago.

1628 at a glance

Years ago
398 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1620s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

June

  • June 7

    Petition of Right

    Historical event

    The Petition of Right, a major English constitutional document that set out specific liberties of individuals, received royal assent from King Charles I.

August

  • August 10

    Vasa (ship)

    Historical event

    The Swedish warship Vasa sank shortly after departing Stockholm on her maiden voyage to take part in the Thirty Years' War.

Questions about 1628

What happened in 1628?

This site records 2 entries for 1628, including Petition of Right on June 7. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1628?

398 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1628 turns 398 this year.

Which century is 1628 in?

1628 falls in the 17th century, in the 1620s.

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