Historical Events
Pius V Elected
Antonio "Michele" Ghislieri is elected Pope Pius V
Famous Deaths
- Louis de Blois "Dacrianus", French Benedictine writer and poet, dies at about 60
Died in 1566 1566 Highlights
About January 7, 1566
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 458 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot