1670 facts for kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	16th century – 17th century – 18th century
Decades:	1640s 1650s 1660s – 1670s – 1680s 1690s 1700s
Years:	1667 1668 1669 – 1670 – 1671 1672 1673

The year 1670 was a common year that started on a Wednesday. It was a time of important changes and events around the world.

Key Events of 1670

April 29 – A new leader was chosen for the Catholic Church. Pope Clement X became the 239th pope. He took over after Pope Clement IX passed away.

July 18 – Spain and England signed an important agreement. This agreement was called the Treaty of Madrid. In this treaty, Spain officially recognized that Jamaica and the Cayman Islands belonged to England. This was a big step for England's power in the Caribbean Sea.