1642 facts for kids
The year 1642 was a time of big changes in history. Important events happened in science, art, and politics. This year saw the start of a major conflict in England and the birth of a famous scientist.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1610s 1620s 1630s – 1640s – 1650s 1660s 1670s |
| Years: | 1639 1640 1641 – 1642 – 1643 1644 1645 |
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Major Events of 1642
Theatres Close in London
On September 2, 1642, a group called the Puritans made a big decision. They forced all the theatres in London to close down. The Puritans were a religious group who believed that plays and acting were sinful. They thought theatre was a bad influence on people.
This decision ended a special time in English history called the English Renaissance drama. This was when famous writers like William Shakespeare created many amazing plays. For a long time, there were no public plays allowed in England.
English Civil War Begins
The year 1642 also marked the start of the English Civil War. This was a huge conflict in England between the supporters of King Charles I and the supporters of the Parliament. The war began because the King and Parliament disagreed on how the country should be run.
One of the first major battles was the Battle of Edgehill on October 23. This battle was fought in Warwickshire, England. It was a very important moment because it showed that neither side would easily win the war.
New Lands Discovered
In December 1642, a Dutch explorer named Abel Tasman made an important discovery. On December 13, he became the first European to sight New Zealand. He was on a voyage to explore the southern seas. This discovery was a big step in mapping the world.
Important Births in 1642
Birth of Isaac Newton
On December 25, 1642, a very important person was born: Sir Isaac Newton. He was born in Woolsthorpe, England. Newton grew up to become one of the most famous scientists in history.
He made huge discoveries in physics and mathematics. For example, he developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation. These laws help us understand how things move and why objects fall to the ground. Newton also invented calculus, a type of math used in many fields today.
Notable Deaths in 1642
Death of Galileo Galilei
On January 8, 1642, the famous Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei passed away. He was born in 1564. Galileo is often called the "father of observational astronomy."
He used a telescope to look at the sky and made many important discoveries. He found that the Moon had mountains and craters. He also saw that Jupiter had moons orbiting it. His work helped prove that the Earth orbits the Sun, which was a new idea at the time.
Images for kids
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Rembrandt finishes The Night Watch, a famous painting.
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October 23: The Battle of Edgehill begins the English Civil War.
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December 13: Abel Tasman sights New Zealand for the first time.
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Mehmed IV, who would later become the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
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Angelo Paoli, an Italian priest.
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Sir Isaac Newton, born in 1642.
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Galileo Galilei, who passed away in 1642.
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Cardinal Richelieu, a powerful French statesman.
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See also
In Spanish: 1642 para niños
