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1641 |
Winter of 1641-1642 is particularly severe. |
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06/22/1642 |
Lightning destroys the windmill on Copp’s Hill. |
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1644 |
Honey bees are imported to Boston. |
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12/31/1645 |
Winter of 1645-1646 is particularly severe. |
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1647 |
Roxbury Russet apple is developed. |
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08/31/1648 |
Great flocks of pigeons descend on Boston. |
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01/05/1660 |
Boston experiences extremely cold weather. |
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01/26/1662 |
Earthquake causes extensive damage in Boston. |
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02/05/1663 |
Earthquake causes damage in Boston and along the Massachusetts coast. |
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07/31/1665 |
Capt. Richard Davenport is struck by lightning on Castle Island. |
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