What happened in 1651
4 entries recorded for 1651, listed by date. That was 375 years ago.
1651 at a glance
- Years ago
- 375 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1650s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 4
- Breakdown
- 4 historical events
March
- March 6
Kajaani
The town of Kajaani, known at the time as Cajanaburg, is founded by Count Per Brahe, the Governor-General of Finland.
- March 26
Wreckage of San José
The Spanish ship San José ran aground onto coasts controlled by the indigenous Cunco people, who subsequently killed the crew.
July
- July 20
Wars of the Three Kingdoms
Wars of the Three Kingdoms: After crossing the Firth of Forth, English Commonwealth forces defeated a Scottish army at the Battle of Inverkeithing, opening the rest of the country to occupation.
September
- September 3
Roundhead
English Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell (pictured) won the Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War.* 1777 – American Revolutionary War: The British Army and their Hessian allies defeated an American militia at the Battle of Cooch's Bridge.
Questions about 1651
What happened in 1651?
This site records 4 entries for 1651, including Kajaani on March 6. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1651?
375 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1651 turns 375 this year.
Which century is 1651 in?
1651 falls in the 17th century, in the 1650s.
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