Historical Events
- -2] Storm breaks Leiden dike; drowns 20,000 Spanish soldiers
Famous Deaths
- Maarten van Heemskerck, Dutch painter (Christ), dies at 76
Died in 1574 1574 Highlights
About October 1, 1574
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 449 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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