Historical Events
- San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, opens (oldest continuously operating university in the Americas)
1551 Highlights
About May 12, 1551
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 472 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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