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What Happened In May 1631 In History

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Historical Events for May, 1631

  • 18th » In Dorchester, Massachusetts, John Winthrop takes the oath of office and becomes the first Governor of Massachusetts.
  • 30th » Publication of 'La Gazette or Gazette de France', the first France called French newspaper.

Famous Deaths for May 1631

  • 6th » Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Connington, English politician, founded the Cotton library (b. 1570)

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