Historical Events
- Dec 4 Council of Trent holds its last session, after 18 years. Last ecumenical council for more than 300 years.
Famous Birthdays
- Dec 29 Francesco Maria Guaitoli, Italian composer, born in Carpi, Duchy of Modena and Reggio (d. 1628)
Famous Deaths
- Dec 29 Sebastian Castellio, French theologian (b. 1515)