1606

Centuries: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century

Decades: 1550s 1560s 1570s 1580s 1590s - 1600s - 1610s 1620s 1630s 1640s 1650s

Years: 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 - 1606 - 1607 1608 1609 1610 1611

• January 27 - The trial of Guy Fawkes and other conspirators begins ending in their execution on January 31.
• The Treaty of Zsitva-Torok ends the Long War between the Habsburgs and the Ottomans in Hungary. The independence of Transylvania is recognized by both sides and Austria's annual tribute to the Ottoman Empire is abolished.
• First Union Flag created.
• The Jesuit Joannis Stribingius visits Latvia, describes Latvian mythology

• June 6 - Pierre Corneille

• January 31 - Execution of Guy Fawkes