What happened in 1659

2 entries recorded for 1659, listed by date. That was 367 years ago.

1659 at a glance

Years ago
367 (as of 2026)
Century
17th century
Decade
1650s
Generation born
Before the named generations
Entries here
2
Breakdown
2 historical events

January

  • January 12

    Allahabad Fort

    Historical event

    The fort at Allahabad was surrendered to the forces of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

February

  • February 2

    Jan van Riebeeck

    Historical event

    Jan van Riebeeck, the founder of Cape Town, produced the first bottle of South African wine.

Questions about 1659

What happened in 1659?

This site records 2 entries for 1659, including Allahabad Fort on January 12. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was 1659?

367 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1659 turns 367 this year.

Which century is 1659 in?

1659 falls in the 17th century, in the 1650s.

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