political and social events By francisco.torres Jan 1, 1485 Richard III is killed in ballte Jan 1, 1492 Christopher Columbus reaches the americas Jan 1, 1503 Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa Jan 1, 1543 With the Supremecy Act, Henry VIII proclaims himself head of Church of England Jan 1, 1558 Elizabeth I becomes queen of England Jan 1, 1607 First permanent English settlement in North America is established at Jamestown, Virginia Jan 1, 1620 The Mayflower lands at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts Jan 1, 1660 Puritan Commenwealth ends; monarchy is restored with Charles II