In 1625, the Dutch established a trading post in what is now the US; they named it Fort Amsterdam. Later, as Fort Amsterdam developed into larger town, it became known as New Amsterdam. Today, what was once New Amsterdam is now known as New York City.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Inane Fact #16
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