Important Historical Events of the year 1628, Year 1628 in History

List of 1628 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 1628

What happened in the year 1628?

Date Event
March 1, 1628 Writs issued in February by Charles I of England mandate that every county in England (not just seaport towns) pay ship tax by this date.
March 4, 1628 The Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a Royal charter.
June 7, 1628 The Petition of Right, a major English constitutional document, is granted the Royal Assent by Charles I and becomes law.
August 23, 1628 George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton.
September 6, 1628 Puritans settle Salem, which became part of Massachusetts Bay Colony.
October 28, 1628 French Wars of Religion: The Siege of La Rochelle ends with the surrender of the Huguenots after fourteen months.