What is 1620s?
The '''1620s''' was a decade that began on 1 January 1620 and ended on 31 December 1629. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''''163th decade''''' which began on January 1, 1621. and ended on December 31, 1630.{{decadebox|162}} == Events and trends == * Permanent [[Netherlands|Dutch]] settlement of [[New york City|New York Bay]] and the [[Hudson River]]. * Permanent [[England|English]] settlements in [[Massachusetts]] and [[Virginia]]. [[Category:1620s| ]]