New Amsterdam, the Dutch colonial settlement located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, was officially declared an English colony and renamed New York on 12 June 1665.
This significant event followed the successful English capture of the territory from the Dutch in 1664 during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
The renaming honoured the Duke of York, who later became King James II of England.
This transition marked the beginning of a new era in the region's history, signifying the expansion of English influence in North America.
The change not only reflected the shifting power dynamics of European colonial ambitions but also laid the groundwork for New York's development into a major commercial and cultural hub.
