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

• 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 popularized the astronomical use of the telescope.
• Breast baring is a popular fashion amongst the women of England and the Netherlands.