List of 1628 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1628
Date | Event |
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March 1, 1628 | Writs issued in February by Charles I of England mandate that every county in England (not just seaport towns) pay ship tax by this date. |
March 4, 1628 | The Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a Royal charter. |
June 7, 1628 | The Petition of Right, a major English constitutional document, is granted the Royal Assent by Charles I and becomes law. |
August 23, 1628 | George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton. |
September 6, 1628 | Puritans settle Salem, which became part of Massachusetts Bay Colony. |
October 28, 1628 | French Wars of Religion: The Siege of La Rochelle ends with the surrender of the Huguenots after fourteen months. |