Historical Events
- Portuguese under Christovão da Gama capture a Muslim-occupied hillfort in northern Ethiopia in the Battle of Baçente.
1542 Highlights
About February 2, 1542
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 482 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
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