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1608
Years: 1605 1606 1607 - 1608 - 1609 1610 1611 |
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Decades: 1570s 1580s 1590s - 1600s - 1610s 1620s 1630s |
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Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century 1608 in literature 1608 in science |
Events
- October 2 - Dutch lensmaker Hans Lippershey demonstrates the first telescope in the Dutch parliament
- July 3 - Quebec City founded by Samuel de Champlain.
- August 24 - The first official English representative to India lands at Surat.
- Swedish troops enter Moscow
- First cheques come to use in Netherlands
- Jesuits take over in Paraquay
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