What happened in 1658
3 entries recorded for 1658, listed by date. That was 368 years ago.
1658 at a glance
- Years ago
- 368 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1650s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
March
- March 8
Northern War of 1655–1660
After a devastating defeat in the Second Northern War, King Frederick III of Denmark–Norway was forced to give up nearly half his Danish territory to Sweden to save the remainder.
June
- June 3
Pope Alexander VII
Pope Alexander VII appointed François de Laval as the first apostolic vicar of New France.
- June 25
Anglo-Spanish War (1654–1660)
Anglo-Spanish War: The largest battle ever fought on Jamaica, the three-day Battle of Rio Nuevo, began.
Questions about 1658
What happened in 1658?
This site records 3 entries for 1658, including Northern War of 1655–1660 on March 8. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1658?
368 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1658 turns 368 this year.
Which century is 1658 in?
1658 falls in the 17th century, in the 1650s.
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