Historical Events
Drake's Ship Strikes Reef
Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind' strikes a reef off the Celebes islands, slips off the next day and sails onward to Java then around the Cape of Good Hope and back to Plymouth in England [1]
1580 Highlights
About January 9, 1580
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 444 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
