Historical Events
- Danish student and future astronomer Tycho Brache loses part of his nose in a sword duel over who is the better mathematician (he wore a prosthetic nose the rest of his life)
1566 Highlights
About December 29, 1566
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 457 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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