On this day in 1664, the bustling Dutch colonial outpost known as 'New Amsterdam' was seized by the British and given a new name - New York. This wasn't just a local squabble; it helped change the ...

In 1664, when the English took possession of Manhattan, the enclave was renamed “New York.” Three groups made up the original ...

When the British took control of the area in 1664, they renamed it New York, and it became one of the original 13 colonies. New York achieved statehood in 1788, with the adoption of the U.S ...

In 1664 the English seized New Netherland, including the town of New Amsterdam. They renamed the colony New York. At the time there were roughly 500 Dutch-speaking blacks in the colony.

As NYC turns 400, one of the best ways of understanding what propelled the city's astronomical growth is by paddling the ...

Over a century later, approximately 8.5 million people live in NYC's five boroughs.

The esteemed French beer brand 1664 is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with the globally renowned artist André ...

Gabrielle Union opted for neutral tones as she stepped out in London to attend 1664 Blanc's closing party for Fashion Week on ...

The New England Patriots placed linebacker Oshane Ximines on injured reserve on Wednesday because of a knee injury and signed ...

The partnership, "1664 x André", will become a global celebration ... clubs and nightlife venues in major cities such as Paris, New York, and Tokyo, infusing these spaces with a sense of utopian ...