1609
1609 was a common year.
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 16th century – 17th century – 18th century |
| Decades: | 1570s 1580s 1590s – 1600s – 1610s 1620s 1630s |
| Years: | 1606 1607 1608 – 1609 – 1610 1611 1612 |
Events
- September 2-Henry Hudson enters New York Bay
- Lake Champlain was named for the French explorer Samuel de Champlain.