What happened in 1602
3 entries recorded for 1602, listed by date. That was 424 years ago.
1602 at a glance
- Years ago
- 424 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 17th century
- Decade
- 1600s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 3
- Breakdown
- 3 historical events
March
- March 20
Dutch East India Company
The Dutch East India Company, the first company to issue stock, was established.
June
- June 3
Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)
Anglo-Spanish War: The English navy defeated a Spanish–Portuguese fleet off Sesimbra, Portugal, and captured a carrack.
October
- October 3
Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)
Anglo-Spanish War: An English fleet intercepted and attacked six Spanish ships at the Battle of the Narrow Seas (pictured).
Questions about 1602
What happened in 1602?
This site records 3 entries for 1602, including Dutch East India Company on March 20. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1602?
424 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1602 turns 424 this year.
Which century is 1602 in?
1602 falls in the 17th century, in the 1600s.
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