Events & Holidays In April - 17
Thursday, 16 May 2024
FAO Day (Iraq)
Independence Day (Cambodia Syria)
FAO Day (Iraq)
Independence Day (Cambodia Syria)
1278 On this day in history birth of michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)
1539 Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter/cartoonist (Comedia) was born on this day in history.
1573 On this day in history birth of maximilian I, duke/ruler of Bayern (Catholic League)
1573 On this day in history birth of maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria (d. 1651)
1586 John Ford, English dramatist ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) was born on this day in history.
1587 On this day in history birth of marco Ivan Lukacic, composer
1598 Giovanni Riccioli, Italian astronomer (d. 1671) was born on this day in history.
1620 On this day in history birth of marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (d. 1700)
0326 On this day in history death of alexander of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria
0485 Proclus, Greek mathematician, dies in Athens [or Apr 14] on this day in history.
0617 On this day in history death of donnán of Eigg, Celtic Christian martyr, patron saint of Eigg
0818 Bernhard I, King of Italy, dies on this day in history.
0858 On this day in history benedict III, Italian Pope (855-58), dies
1080 Death of King Harald III of Denmark (b. 1041) on this day in history.
1272 On this day in history zita/Cita, Italian maid/saint, dies at about 59
1297 On this day in history willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet/abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86