1653 - What happened in 1653 ?

February 1653

New Amsterdam (later renamed New York City) is incorporated.

Oliver Cromwell grows sick with a broken pelvis.

First Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of the Gabbard – lasted until June 13.

Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.

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