Historical eventDecember 181622

Imbangala

Portuguese forces and their Imbangala allies defeated the Kongo army at the Battle of Mbumbi.

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When
Sunday, December 18 1622404 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
17th century · 1620s
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The Gregorian calendar was in use in Catholic Europe from 1582, but Britain and its colonies kept the Julian calendar until 14 September 1752 — sources from those places may date this event 10–11 days earlier.

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Dates: From 1622.

What happened

Portuguese forces and their Imbangala allies defeated the Kongo army at the Battle of Mbumbi.

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When did Imbangala happen?

December 18 1622 — 404 years ago, on a Sunday.

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