1626
| 1626 • When Quebec was first established its settlers depended on supplies sent from France. However, Champlain wanted the settlement at Quebec to be able to survive on its own. In 1626, Champlain decided to build a farm to raise livestock, or animals to provide food for the people living in the habitation. Champlain described the construction of Cap tourmente (Kap toor-mont) farm in one of his journals. |
1678
Mar 2
Age: 52y
| 1678 • French admiral Jean d'Estrees runs his whole fleet aground in Curaçao. |