1674 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1640s 1650s 1660s – 1670s – 1680s 1690s 1700s |
| Years: | 1671 1672 1673 – 1674 – 1675 1676 1677 |
The year 1674 was a regular year that began on a Monday. It was a time of important changes, especially in how countries in Europe shared power and land.
Big Events of 1674
A Peace Treaty and a New City Name
On February 19, 1674, two powerful countries, England and the Netherlands, signed an important agreement. This agreement was called the Treaty of Westminster. It helped to end a war between them.
A very big part of this treaty was about land far away. The Netherlands gave up control of a colony they had in North America. This colony was called New Amsterdam.
After the treaty was signed, New Amsterdam became part of England. The English then gave it a new name that we still use today: New York. This was a major moment in the history of what would become the United States.
Images for kids
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Reception of The Grand Conde
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See also
In Spanish: 1674 para niños
