April 12 England adopts Union Jack as its flag May 16 2,000 foreigners murdered in Russia June 25 Alkmaarse clergy asks "Great Dertelheyt" June 25 St. Jansday is forbidden October 1 Spanish troops under Spinola occupies fort Rhine birch November 11 Turkey and Austria sign Treaty of Zsitva-Torok December 20 Virginia Company settlers leave London to establish Jamestown Va
