Historical Events
Drake's Richest Plunder
British admiral and explorer Francis Drake surprises and captures the Spanish treasure ship 'Nuestra Señora de la Concepción' off the coast of Peru, Drake's richest plunder [1]
1579 Highlights
About March 1, 1579
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 445 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces