What Happened on June 5, 1568

Famous Deaths

  • Lamoral, Count of Egmont, Flemish general and statesman executed at 45
  • Philips van Montmorency count of Horne, admiral/statesman, beheaded
  • Willem Key, Flemish Renaissance painter, dies at about 47
Died in 1568 1568 Highlights

About June 5, 1568

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 455 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Gemini