Historical Events tagged with "delfshaven"
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Rotterdam Shootings Result in Multiple Fatalities
In Delfshaven, Rotterdam, a shooting and arson incident led to the deaths of two individuals. At the same time, a separate incident claimed a life inside a classroom at the Erasmus University Medical Center. The police responded swiftly to both locations, investigating the circumstances surrounding these violent acts and their implications for community safety.
Continue ReadingSpeedwell Departs Delfshaven for America
The Speedwell, a ship carrying English pilgrims, departed from Delfshaven, Netherlands, to embark on a journey to America via England. The group consisted largely of Separatists seeking religious freedom. Their goal was to establish a colony where they could worship freely. Leaving on this date marked the beginning of an important migration that would shape American history.
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