What is 1600s?
The '''1600s''' was the decade that began on 1 January 1600 and ended on 31 December 1609. It is distinct from the decade known as the '''''161th decade''''' which began on January 1, 1601. and ended on December 31, 1610{{decadebox|160}} == Events == * [[November 5]], [[1605]] – The [[Gunpowder Plot]] to blow up the British Parliament. * [[1607]] – [[John Smith of Jamestown]] enters [[Virginia]] and meets the princess, [[Pocahontas]]. * [[September 2]], [[1609]] – [[Henry Hudson]] enters [[New York Bay]]. * [[Galileo Galilei|Galileo]] popularized the astronomical use of the [[telescope]]. * [[Breast]] baring is a popular [[fashion]] amongst the women of [[England]] and [[the Netherlands]]. [[Category:1600s| ]]