1613 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1580s 1590s 1600s – 1610s – 1620s 1630s 1640s
Years:	1610 1611 1612 – 1613 – 1614 1615 1616

The year 1613 (also written as MDCXIII) was a special kind of year. It started on a Tuesday in the Gregorian calendar. It also started on a Friday in the older Julian calendar. The Julian calendar was about 10 days behind the Gregorian one.

Important Events of 1613
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Important Events of 1613

Science and Discovery

In January, the famous scientist Galileo saw the planet Neptune. But he thought it was just a regular star. Because of this, he didn't get credit for discovering Neptune.

Politics and Power

On February 7, something big happened in Russia. Leaders there chose Mikhail Romanov to be their new ruler, called the Tsar. This started the powerful Romanov Dynasty, which ruled Russia for many years.
King James I of England helped make peace between Denmark and Sweden. This agreement was called the Peace of Knäred treaty.
King James I of England also spoke out against duels. He issued a statement called Against Private Challenges and Combats. This tried to stop people from fighting private duels.
The Ottoman Empire invaded Hungary during this year.
On the island of Java, Sultan Agung became the new ruler of the Mataram kingdom.

Life in London

On June 29, a fire sadly destroyed London's famous Globe Theatre. This theater was where many of William Shakespeare's plays were performed.
The New River was opened in England. This new waterway helped bring fresh drinking water to London. The water came all the way from Hertfordshire.

Explorers and Nature

The explorer Adriaen Block had a tough time. His ship, the Tyger, was destroyed by fire. This forced him and his crew to spend the winter on Manhattan island.
A huge swarm of locusts caused a lot of damage. They destroyed crops in La Camarque, a region in France.