WHAT HAPPENED IN 1620.
Look what happened the 1620.

The Speedwell leaves Delfshaven to bring pilgrims to America by way of England. (1. August 1620)

The Mayflower departs from Southampton, England on its first attempt to reach North America. (5. August 1620)

The Pilgrims sail from Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower to settle in North America. (Old Style date; September 16 per New Style date.) (6. September 1620)

The Mayflower starts her voyage to North America (16. September 1620)

The Battle of White Mountain takes place near Prague, ending in a decisive Catholic victory in only two hours. (8. November 1620)

Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts. (9. November 1620)

The Mayflower Compact is signed in what is now Provincetown Harbor near Cape Cod. (11. November 1620)

Plymouth Colony settlers sign the Mayflower Compact (November 11, O.S.). (21. November 1620)

Plymouth Colony: William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims land on what is now known as Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (21. December 1620)