Famous Deaths
- Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Spanish admiral and explorer who founded St. Augustine, Florida, dies at 55
Died in 1574 1574 Highlights
About September 17, 1574
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 449 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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