What happened in 1639

2 entries recorded for 1639, listed by date. That was 387 years ago.

1639 at a glance

Years ago
387 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1630s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

August

  • August 22

    Vijayanagara Empire

    Historical event

    The Vijayanagara Empire leased a small strip of land in present-day Chennai, the capital of the present-day Indian state of Tamil Nadu, to the East India Company.

December

  • December 4

    Jeremiah Horrocks

    Historical event

    Jeremiah Horrocks and William Crabtree made the first successful observation of a transit of Venus (example pictured) from Earth.

Questions about 1639

What happened in 1639?

This site records 2 entries for 1639, including Vijayanagara Empire on August 22. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1639?

387 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1639 turns 387 this year.

Which century is 1639 in?

1639 falls in the 17th century, in the 1630s.

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