1655 Russia captures the city during the Russo-Polish War. It began on 29 July 1655 in what is now Lithuania and lasted until 31 July 1655 (about 2 days). The setting was Vilnius. It was part of the Russo-Polish War. Those involved included the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Tsardom of Russia and Zaporozhian Cossacks.
Before and after
- 1655Founding of Lawrence
- from 1655 to 1660Deluge
- from 1655 to 1660Second Northern War
- 25 March 1655Discovery of Titan
- from 29 July 1655 to 31 July 1655Battle of Vilnius
- from 28 November 1655 to 27 December 1655Siege of Jasna Góra
- 1656Las Meninas
- 1656Construction of Jama Masjid, Delhi
- 1656Pendulum clock
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The era
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