1622 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1590s 1600s 1610s – 1620s – 1630s 1640s 1650s
Years:	1619 1620 1621 – 1622 – 1623 1624 1625

The year 1622 was a time of important changes and discoveries around the world. From new calendar rules to big events in exploration and politics, many things happened that shaped history.

Major Events of 1622

A New Year's Day: On January 1, a big change happened! The Gregorian calendar officially made January 1 the start of the new year. Before this, the year often began on March 25.
Parliament Disbanded: On February 8, King James I of England decided to close down the English Parliament. This meant the group of people who helped make laws for England stopped meeting for a while.
Events in Jamestown: On March 22, a difficult event happened near Jamestown, Virginia. Native Americans from the Algonquian tribes and English settlers had a conflict. This led to many English settlers losing their lives, and the Henricus settlement was destroyed.
Shipwreck of the Eendracht: On May 13, a Dutch ship called the Eendracht sank. This ship was part of the Dutch East India Company. It was one of the first European ships to reach Australia. It sank near Ambon Island in what is now Indonesia.
Discovering Lake Superior: The explorer Étienne Brûlé became the first European to discover and see the huge Lake Superior.
Ormus Changes Hands: After more than 100 years, Portugal lost control of the important island of Ormus.
Albertus Magnus Honored: Albertus Magnus, a famous scholar, was officially recognized as "blessed" by the Catholic Church.
The Atocha Sinks: A Spanish ship called the Nuestra Señora de Atocha sank off the coast of the Florida Keys. It was carrying valuable items like copper, silver, and gold. Its wreck was found much later in 1985.